The Upper Class 2013 Version 1

The Upper Class 2013 Version 1

The Upper Class 2013 Version 1

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Dear Fellow Traveler, As we embark on our second decade of traveling together, our grandmother’s words still ring as true today as when she said them founding the company more than 10 years ago: “Of course it matters where you go. But what matters more is who you meet along the way.” Just for you, we’ve designed each trip to reflect our grandmother’s motto. In this catalog, you’ll find a treasure-trove of new experiences, opportunities to renew acquaintances with your Upper Class friends and have a lot of fun along the way. Thanks to you – our Upper Class family – we’re looking forward to another ten years of fun and friendship – one trip at a time. Warmest regards,
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The Philadelphia Flower Show. . . . . . . . . . . . 6 A Titanic Centennial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 FDR Home and Culinary Institute . . . . . . . . 8 Tribute to Frankie Valli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 NY’s Best: Grand Central Terminal. . . . . . . . 9 The Barnes Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The National 9/11 Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Explore Scenic Block Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 The Nordic Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Strolling the High Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens . . . . 13 Discover Brooklyn’s Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 West Point Military Academy . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Cruise. . . . 15 Discover the United Nations . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 The Culinary Institute and Olana . . . . . . . . 16
ON BROADWAY
Newsies...................28 Evita........................28 Cinderella NEW....29 Once NEW.............29
Jersey Boys.............30 Wicked....................30 Mamma Mia!.........31 Jekyll & Hyde NEW.31
MULTI-DAY TOURS
NEW “DAY-CATIONS”
The Great Gatsby Era: LI’s Gold Coast. . . . Woodbury Premium Outlet Shopping. . . . The Ultimate Elvis Tribute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Chorus Line at West Point . . . . . . . . . . . . Matisse at the Met with the 21 Club. . . . . . The Brandywine River Museum . . . . . . . . . Cirque du Soleil’s Totem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sight & Sound Theater: Noah. . . . . . . . . . . . Tribute to Neil Diamond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Arctic Harbor Seal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Bronx Wanderers at Villa Roma. . . . . . Lancaster Shopping Extravaganza. . . . . . . . Brooklyn’s Cherry Blossom Festival . . . . . . Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonia. . . . . . . . . . . . Berkshire Shakespeare Festival . . . . . . . . . . The Texas Tenors: Live at Foxwoods. . . . . .
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Georgia on My Mind NEW . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 101st National Cherry Blossom Fest. . . 38-39 The Wonders of the Chesapeake. . . . . . . . . 40 Boston’s July 4th Celebration. . . . . . . . . . . . 41 61st Ottawa Tulip Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43 Tanglewood on Parade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 The Best of Cape Cod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 150th Gettysburg Reenactment NEW . 46-47 The Nantucket Daffodil Festival NEW. . . . 48 Maine’s Rugged Coast: Bar Harbor NEW. . 49 Rail Journeys of New England NEW . . 50-51 Magical Quebec City NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Discovering Block Island NEW. . . . . . . . . . 53 Mighty Niagara Falls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-55 Coastal Maine NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Escape to the Adirondacks NEW . . . . . . . . 57 Nashville, Memphis, Smokies NEW. . . 58-59 Discover Chicago. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61 Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Isle NEW. 62-63 Calendar of Upcoming Trips. . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 NEW Refer-A-Friend Savings. . . . . . . . . . . 32 Your Group Travel Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Important Reservation Information. . . 33-34 Medical Cancellation Insurance . . . . . . 34-35 Gift Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Calendar of Upcoming Trips
January 2013
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Broadway: Annie Broadway: Evita pg. 28
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February 2013
Grand Central & Cipriani pg. 9
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Broadway: Newsies pg. 28 Broadway: Once pg. 29 New
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Philadelphia Flower Show pg. 6
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Matisse at the Met and 21 Club pg. 20
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Atlanta pg. 36 8 Days! Philadelphia Flower Show pg. 6
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Noah pg. 22
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Broadway: Cinderella pg. 29 New 16 Jersey Boys 17 pg. 30
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Apr. pg. 20 The 9/11 Memorial 19 20 The Brandywine River Museum NEW pg. 11 April 26 3 Days! 27 Apr.
Nantucket Daffodil Festival pg. 48 New Culinary Institute and FDR Home pg. 8
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Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Unsonia pg. 26 New
Brooklyn Cherry Blossoms pg. 25 NEW
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May 2013
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Happy Mother ’s Day
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2 Cirque2 du Soleil
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May 4 Days! Ottawa Tulip Festival 3 4 pg. 42
Lancaster Shopping pg. 24
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Woodbury Commons pg. 18 NEW
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Broadway: Mamma Mia 15 pg. 31 Wicked pg. 30
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10 11 May 18 May 16 May 17 Strolling the 16 17 18 Texas Tenors Barnes Museum
9 May 10 pg. 12 Nordic Lodge
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June 2013
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Ocean City pg. 40
pg. 16 Tribute to 29 30 Neil Diamond pg. 22 NEW
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High Line pg. 12
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Shakespeare Fest pg. 27 NEW
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Mighty Niagara Falls & Toronto 4 pg. 54
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June 9/11 Memorial 9 24 25 Tribute pg. 26 pg. 11 1 2 9 July 3
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NEW pg. 28 Jekyll & Hyde pg. 31
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New Nova 27 Scotia & Prince 28 Edward 29pg. 11
Island pg. 62 13 Days!
Block Island
July 2013
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Boston’s July 4th Celebration pg. 41
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July Best of Cape Cod 22 23 pg. 45 5 Days!
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August 2013
Aug.
Tanglewood on Parade pg. 44
September 2013
Sept.
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Aug.
Magical Quebec City pg. 52
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Escape to the New Adirondacks pg. 57
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Discovering Block Island Sept. 10 Days! pg. 53 New Memphis, Nashville and the Smoky Mountains pg. 58 New
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Maine’s Rugged Coast pg. 49 New
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Philadelphia Flower Show
Featuring Lunch on the Moshulu
Prepare yourself for a British Invasion as the culture and horticulture of the United Kingdom takes center stage at the 2013 Philadelphia International Flower Show. You’ll explore great English gardens and learn from the world’s most celebrated growers and designers. You’ll have time to shop from more than 140 vendors, sample wine and spirits from around the world, and see floral and garden experts in their glory. Celebrate the natural beauty, art, food, music and people of England; be inspired at the Gardener’s Studios; and watch master chefs at work in cooking demonstrations Prior to the show, you’ll be welcomed aboard the Moshulu (pictured at right), one of Philadelphia’s best restaurants with AAA Four Diamond ratings and many “best of” honors. The Moshulu, built in 1904, is unique because this Four Diamond restaurant is housed inside the world’s largest fourmasted sailing ship still afloat. Visiting the Philadelphia Flower Show and dining on the world’s largest four-masted sailing ship… you’ll feel like a member of the royal family!
The people were really special. Everyone was very good and are professional - the bus driver and the local tour guides. The restaurant’s food and service were excellent and the hotel very clean with a very nice staff. Looking forward to traveling with you again!
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- Patricia C., Norwalk, CT
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Date: Saturday, March 2, 2013 or Saturday, March 9, 2013
Price: $139 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Your Price Includes:
Flower Show Admission; Lunch on the Moshulu Upper Class Tour Director; All taxes and gratuities
Depart: 3/2/13: Somers 7:45 am, White Plains 8:30 am, Yonkers 8:45 am 3/9/13: Mamaroneck 8:00 am, White Plains 8:30 am, Yonkers 8:45 am Return: Yonkers 8:00 pm, White Plains 8:15 pm, Mamaroneck/Somers 8:45 pm
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Limited Engagement: Titanic Artifact Exhibition
A Titanic Centennial
There is no more poignant way to experience Titanic 100 years later than through the authentic artifacts that have been recovered from the wreck site and can only be seen in Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, held at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. Be a part of history and participate in remembering Titanic and all who sailed with her as you witness more than 300 legendary artifacts conserved from the ship’s debris field, offering you a poignant look at this iconic ship and its passengers. Take a chronological journey through the life of Titanic, from the building of the legend to life on board ship, in this 15,000 square foot exhibition. The Exhibition has been designed with a focus on the compelling human stories as best told through authentic artifacts and extensive room re-creations. From china etched with the logo of the elite White Star Line, to perfume from a maker traveling to New York to sell his samples, the many authentic objects offer haunting and emotional connections to lives abruptly ended or forever altered. Prior to the exhibition, you’ll experience a taste of the Amalfi Coast, Italy right in Old City Philadelphia when you dine on a three course meal at Positano Coast by award-winning chef Aldo Lamberti. Enjoy the great Italian cuisine under murals depicting the Italian coast – you’ll feel as if you’re in Italy!
Upper Class is First Class “The in my book. We plan on taking more trips!”
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2013
Price: $119 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
- Fran P, Scarsdale
Witness hundreds of artifacts recovered from the Titanic
Your Price Includes:
Timed Admission to Titanic Exhibit Franklin Institute Admission Lunch at Positano Coast Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
Depart: Mamaroneck 8:00 am, White Plains 8:30 am, Yonkers 8:45 am Return: Yonkers 8:00 pm, White Plains 8:15 pm, Mamaroneck 8:45 pm
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“The Roosevelt’s: Public Figures, Private Lives”
featuring lunch at the Culinary Institute of America
Begin your day with a guided tour of the Culinary Institute of America (pictured above). See future chefs in training as you witness the classroom kitchens where the next great chefs are training now. Savor the aroma as you dine on a three-course menu prepared by students of the Culinary Institute of America’s award-winning Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici. Located in the Colavita Center for Italian Food and Wine, the beautifully appointed Caterina features the seasonal ingredients and special flavor combinations of this beloved cuisine. “All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River” - FDR This quote captures FDR’s connection to “Springwood,” the estate that he loved and the place he considered home. You’ll visit FDR’s home and Presidential Library & Museum to learn about the only President elected to four terms. You’ll tour Springwood with a National Park Ranger as your docent, then visit the Presidential Library, operated by the National Archives. FDR himself created this library – the very first U.S. Presidential Library. Here, you’ll enjoy “The Roosevelt’s: Public Figures, Private Lives,” an immersive photographic and film journey through the behind the scenes life and the public careers of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Don’t be left behind…this is an annual best seller!
“I enjoyed every minute of
Date: Friday, April 26, 2013
the trip and will come again!”
- Dorothy A, Yonkers
Journey through a multi-media exhibit witnessing the private life and public careers of Franklin and Eleanor
Your Price Includes:
Tour of the Culinary Institute of America Lunch at the CIA’s Caterina de’ Medici FDR Home, Museum & Special Exhibit Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
Price: $119 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Yonkers 8:00 am, White Plains 8:15 am, Somers 9:00 am Return: Somers 6:15 pm, White Plains 6:45 pm, Yonkers 7:00 pm
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Oh What A Night!
A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
Sing along to such treasured hits as, Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like a Man, My Eyes Adored You, and more during this exciting tribute to those Jersey Boys, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Between the instantly recognizable tunes from their dynamic songs, Oh What A Night! delivers a glimpse into the personal lives of the Four Seasons. This show has thrilled audiences with great energy and humor. In fact, this trip sold out twice last year! You’ll receive a $25 slot bonus and an all-you-can-eat buffet at Mount Airy Casino
Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Price: $109 per person
Your Price Includes:
Matinee Tribute Show $25 Bonus + Lunch Buffet! Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Mamaroneck 8:15 am, White Plains 8:45 am, Yonkers 9:00 am Return: Yonkers 7:30 pm, White Plains 7:45 pm, Mamaroneck 8:30 pm
Tour Grand Central
NY’s Best Walking Tour: featuring Cipriani Dolci
Discover the newly revitalized Grand Central Terminal. You’ll discover parts of Grand Central that have been lost for decades. Delight in the medieval splendor of the Campbell Apartment, discover for yourself the legendary mysteries of the Whispering Gallery and see familiar places through new eyes as you learn the history and lore with nationally-noted tour guide Justin Ferate. This tour was honored in The AAA Guide to New York as “New York’s Best Walking Tour.” Your day includes lunch at one of NY’s finest restaurants – Cipriani Dolci – housed within Grand Central.
Justin Ferate is: “NYC’s revered Tour Guide among Tour Guides” - The NY Times
Date: Saturday, February 2, 2013
Price: $135 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Mamaroneck 9:15 am, White Plains 9:45 am, Yonkers 10:00 am Return: Yonkers 5:00 pm, White Plains 5:15 pm, Mamaroneck 5:45 pm
Your Price Includes:
NYC’s Best Walking Tour Lunch at Cipriani Dolci Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
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The Barnes Museum
Grand Opening in their New Home
Be one of the first to experience the new Barnes Museum having recently opened its doors for the first time in more than a year. Entirely rebuilt in a new location, the $150 million museum glistens with an eye-popping trove of more than 600 works by European and American greats - an unequaled concentration of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings that far exceed most major art museums. Join us to see 181 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes, 46 Picassos, 59 Matisses and 18 Rousseaus, and hundreds of eclectic holdings like African sculptures and Native American jewelry.
Be One of the 1 to See the Barnes Museum’s
st
New Home in Downtown Philadelphia
You’ll explore the museum with your own audio guide to discover more insights into these incredible works of art.
Welcome aboard the Moshulu for lunch at one of Philadelphia’s best restaurants with AAA Four Diamond ratings and many “best of” honors. The Moshulu is unique because this Four Diamond restaurant is housed inside the world’s largest four-masted sailing ship still afloat. Built in 1904, the Moshulu has had a long and exciting career on the seas working the ports of Europe, South America, Australia, America and Africa. She was confiscated by the Americans in one war and by the Germans in the next and has traveled around Cape Horn 54 times. A visit to the new Barnes Museum and dine on the world’s largest four-masted sailing ship…it doesn’t get much better than this!
Dine in the Moshulu - the World’s Largest 4-Masted Ship & AAA 4-Diamond Winner!
Date: Friday, May 17, 2013
Price: $129 per person
Your Price Includes:
Barnes Museum Admission Audio Guided Tour of the Museum Three-Course Lunch on the Moshulu Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Mamaroneck 8:15 am, White Plains 8:45 am, Yonkers 9:00 am Return: Yonkers 7:30 pm, White Plains 7:45 pm, Mamaroneck 8:15 pm
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with NYPD & NYFD Memorials
Visit the National 9/11 Memorial – honoring those fallen and remembering the unparalleled heroism of 9/11. Tour lower Manhattan with award-winning and nationally-noted tour guide, Justin Ferate as you learn about the area’s rich history; pay homage to the brave men and women of the NYPD and NYFD who lost their lives while saving others; and witness the dramatic rebirth of the World Financial Center. You will also visit the famed South Street Seaport this afternoon. Smell the salt air and feel the ocean breeze as you stroll along the majestic waterfront of Manhattan You’ll have the chance to do a little shopping and grab some lunch (on own). This tour involves walking - please inquire for details.
This trip consistently sells out, so book as soon as possible to reserve your place on this special day!
The 9/11 Memorial
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013 Monday, June 24, 2013*
Price: $69 per person
Your Price Includes:
Guided Tour of Lower Manhattan Admission to the 9/11 Memorial Depart: Mamaroneck 8:00 am, White Plains 8:30 am*; Yonkers 8:45 am Upper Class Tour Director Return: Yonkers 5:00 pm, White Plains 5:15 pm*, Mamaroneck 5:30 pm All taxes and gratuities th *Please note: June 24 will not depart from White Plains.
Optional Insurance only $10
Explore Scenic Block Island
est land, Block Island offers simple relaxation in a unique beautiful place - it’s no wonder the Island was designated “One of the Last Great Places in the Western Hemisphere” by the Nature Conservancy. This morning, you’ll relax on a ferry as you travel across Narragansett Bay and Block Island Sound to scenic Block Island. Arriving to the island, you’ll enjoy lunch at the National Hotel - the island’s flagship Victorian landmark - built in 1888. The National’s giant, wraparound porch is world famous with breathtaking views overlooking the Block Island Sound. Depart on a guided tour of the island as you discover miles of pristine beaches, sparkling clear waters, dramatic bluffs and preserved open spaces. You’ll visit the Great Salt Pond and the Island’s scenic lighthouses Later this afternoon, you’ll explore Old Harbor at your own pace.
One of the Last Great Places in the Western Hemisphere Nestled in the Atlantic Ocean 12 miles from the near-
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2013
Price: $139 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Your Price Includes:
Lunch at the National Hotel Ferry to and Tour of Block Island Upper Class Tour Director Depart: Yonkers 6:30 am, White Plains 6:45 am, Mamaroneck 7:15 am All taxes and gratuities Return: Mamaroneck 8:45 pm, White Plains 9:00 pm, Yonkers 9:15 pm
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The Nordic Lodge
Featuring $35 Bonus at Mohegan Sun Casino
A truly unique dining experience awaits you today at the famed Nordic Lodge in Rhode Island. Family owned and operated since 1963, the Nordic Lodge is famous for their all-you-can-eat buffet. Their extensive menu includes: Boiled Lobster, Alaskan Crab, Black Angus Prime Rib, Filet Mignon, Crab Cakes, Oysters on the Half Shell, Smoked Fish, Jumbo Shrimp, Lobster Bisque, Dozens of Delightful Desserts and much, much more! Your day also includes a visit to Mohegan Sun Casino where you’ll receive a $35 bonus package with includes a complimentary buffet and $25 in gaming bonuses. (Bonus package is subject to the casino’s discretion) Make sure you come hungry and don’t make any plans for the next few nights as you will never see as much phenomenal food in one place as what you’ll see, smell and taste today! All you can eat… more than you can imagine.
Date: Friday, May 10, 2013
Your Price Includes:
Price: $149 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Two Meals - Dinner at the Nordic Lodge and Lunch at the Casino $25 Casino Bonus Depart: Yonkers 7:45 am, White Plains 8:00 am, Mamaroneck 8:30 am Return: Mamaroneck 8:30 pm, White Plains 9:00 pm, Yonkers 9:15 pm Tour Director, taxes & gratuities
Discover Manhattan’s new ribbon park
Stroll the new High Line — a stunning new elevated “ribbon park” thirty feet in the air and overlooking the Hudson River, Chelsea, and the Gansevoort Market with noted tour guide Justin Ferate. Modeled after the Promenade Plantée in Paris, the arresting beauty and delightful vistas of the High Line have impressively transformed the neighborhood! During this guided tour, you’ll walk a portion of the startlingly delightful new High Line. Possibly, the most exciting new Manhattan addition, the High Line is a “must do!” After dining on a three-course lunch of Tuscan-inspired cuisine at Bottino, you’ll visit the remarkable Heller Gallery, dedicated entirely to the premier international contemporary artists who work in glass. Your day concludes with a visit to “Eataly,” the new over-the-top Italian shopping complex by Mario Batali, Lidia Bastianich, and Joe Bastianich. Return home with a basket of goodies!
Strolling the High Line
“The tour was
absolutely great!”
Your Price Includes:
- Betsy R, Yonkers
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013
Price: $125 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Mamaroneck 8:15 am, White Plains 8:45 am, Yonkers 9:00 am Return: Yonkers 6:30 pm, White Plains 6:45 pm, Mamaroneck 7:00 pm
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Tour of High Line & Chelsea Lunch at Bottino Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
Longwood Gardens Spring Blooms
Celebrate Springtime
Experience the glorious world of Longwood Gardens... a place to see dazzling displays that elevate the art of horticulture... a place to watch majestic fountains spring to life... a place to relax and reconnect with nature. Nestled in the heart of the Brandywine Valley in Kennett Square, PA, you’ll witness spring emerging to paint the landscape in vibrant hues. Tulips, dogwoods, wisteria and more herald spring’s arrival indoors and out. Breathe in the fresh spring air and relish the beauty of the Gardens, where every day something new is coming up – the Flower Garden Walk burst into bloom with spring bulbs and tulips in a rainbow of color. The 1,077-acre Longwood Gardens was once the private estate of Pierre S. du Pont. During a guided tour of the grounds, you’ll learn about the storied heritage as well as discover the beauty of this once private estate. Prior to your Gardens visit, enjoy an elegant three-course lunch at the Kennett Square Inn, featuring great food and colonial charm dating back to 1835. Please note that actual bloom times may vary depending on weather.
“All arrangements were
planned with taste and witty class. The destination was five-star.”
Price: $109 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
- Alex P, New Rochelle
Marvel at thousands of spring blooms during your guided tour
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013
Depart: Mamaroneck 8:00 am, White Plains 8:30 am, Yonkers 8:45 am Return: Yonkers 8:30 pm, White Plains 8:45 pm, Mamaroneck 9:15 pm
Your Price Includes:
Longwood Gardens Admission Guided tour of the Grounds Lunch at Kennett Square Inn Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
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Discover Brooklyn’s Beauty
featuring lunch at Junior’s!
Brooklyn is an endlessly fascinating borough, rich with mansions, country houses, park lands, elegant brownstone neighborhoods, and breathtaking waterfront vistas. This morning, you’ll stroll the romantic row house streets of New York City’s first Landmark District – Brooklyn Heights. Over 600 houses in this neighborhood were built before 1860. You’ll explore the rich architectural, social and histories of the neighborhood and its tremendous impact on American history. See sites associated with Henry Ward Beecher, Hart Crane, W. H. Auden, Truman Capote, Gypsy Rose Lee and Arthur Mille - ending with a stroll to the Brooklyn Promenade to view the magnificent vistas of the Manhattan skyline. This afternoon, you’ll bus and stroll the streets of a variety of Brooklyn neighborhoods rich in a diversity of cultures and scenery. Discover the beauties of Brooklyn, from the demure grandeur and brownstone mansions of Park Slope, to the sand and surf of Coney Island, to the wooden “country” houses of Flatbush. Come discover the sites of “America’s fourth largest city.” You’ll enjoy a three-course lunch at Brooklyn’s landmark restaurant, Junior’s! Bring a cooler and take home one of their “World GreatStroll the Brooklyn Promenade for stunning views of Manhattan est Cheesecakes.” Please note this tour involves walking - inquire for more details.
We really enjoyed our first trip with the Upper Class. The tour director and driver were very friendly, professional and the fellow travelers were a nice class of people. We look forward to another trip with Upper Class!
- Veronica & James L., Mamaroneck, NY
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Date: Saturday, June 8, 2013
Your Price Includes:
Guided Tour of Brooklyn Lunch at Junior’s Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
Price: $109 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Mamaroneck 8:30 am, White Plains 9:00 am, Yonkers 9:15 am Return: Yonkers 6:15 pm, White Plains 6:30 pm, Mamaroneck 7:00 pm
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West Point Military Academy
Champagne Brunch at the Thayer Hotel
Join your private West Point tour guide as you listen to the story of West Point, its famous history and stories about graduates who shaped our nation. The tour brings the long grey line to the present as you learn about the cadet experience and West Point’s continuing role in training the leaders of tomorrow. Traveling around the post by private transportation, you’ll make stops at the Main Cadet Chapel, Trophy Point overlooking the Hudson River, the Marching Grounds, the West Point Cemetery and Old Cadet Chapel. The luxurious Champagne Brunch at the Thayer Hotel is legendary. Few brunches in the United States claim as many culinary awards and glowing reviews. With live-action cooking stations for everything from homemade waffles to traditional Bananas Foster, expect to leave very satisfied. Indulge in unlimited champagne, Mimosa, and Bloody Mary during your incredible brunch!
Date: Sunday, June 9, 2013
Your Price Includes:
Price: $119 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Guided Tour of West Point Champagne Brunch at Thayer Hotel Upper Class Tour Director Depart: Mamaroneck 8:00 am, Yonkers 8:45 am, White Plains 9:00 am All taxes and gratuities Return: White Plains 5:00 pm, Yonkers 5:15 pm, Mamaroneck 5:45 pm
Essex Steam Train & River Cruise
Featuring lunch at the Griswold Inn
All Aboard! the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat for a 12-mile, narrated round-trip into the heart of the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley - designated “One of the Last Great Places on Earth” by the Nature Conservancy. The steam locomotive chugs along pulling you in a vintage coach car as you watch the picturesque countryside roll by – pristine meadows, quaint farms, trestles and bridges, rivers and creeks. At Deep River Landing, you’ll be escorted onto the Becky Thatcher riverboat for a cruise along the Connecticut River. The deep water, coves, inlets, marshes, wildlife, and rocky shoreline are all at once, simply breathtaking! Just as impressive are the historic sites along the way including Gillette Castle, Goodspeed Opera House, and the Haddam Swing Bridge. Your lunch today is at the Griswold Inn, located in historic Essex, CT. The Inn opened its doors in 1776 and has been catering to yachtsmen and travelers ever since.
Date: Saturday, June 15, 2013
Price: $119 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
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Steam Train and Riverboat Cruise Lunch at Griswold Inn Upper Class Tour Director Depart: Yonkers 8:45 am, White Plains 9:00 am, Mamaroneck 9:30 am All taxes and gratuities Return: Mamaroneck 6:30 pm, White Plains 7:00 pm, Yonkers 7:15 pm
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Discover the United Nations
Travel to 193 countries without a passport
Travel to 193 countries without needing a passport today. As you step onto the grounds of the United Nations, you leave the United States and enter land owned by all member nations. Today you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the United Nations, learn about its history, its structure, its composition, and who designed the famous buildings located by the East River. You’ll witness priceless works of art donated by member nations, view the Security Council, Trusteeship Council and the Economic and Social Council chambers, discuss the role of the Security Council and the contributions of peacekeepers. Guides at the United Nations are from various delegations around the world, adding to the international flavor of the tour. Later this afternoon, enjoy a spectacular four course lunch at Carmine’s with wonderful southern Italian food served in abundant portions – the old fashioned service, sounds, smells and flavors of your old neighborhood.
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2013
Price: $109 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Mamaroneck 8:45 am, White Plains 9:15 am, Yonkers 9:30 am Return: Yonkers 4:00 pm, White Plains 4:15 pm, Mamaroneck 4:45 pm
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United Nations Tour Lunch at Carmine’s Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
The Culinary Institute of America
featuring Frederic Church’s Olana Home and Estate
You’ll savor a three-course menu prepared by students of the Culinary Institute of America from regional specialties prepared with ingredients selected from the riches of the Hudson River Valley and brought to life by the imaginative cuisine of American Bounty - the awardwinning, student-staffed restaurant where you enjoy lunch today. Olana, the majestic home of artist Frederic Church is unmatched in beauty, offering magnificent sweeping vistas of the Catskill Mountains, the Hudson River and the Taconic Hills. Through a guided tour of this Persianinspired home, You’ll experience what Mr. Church experienced when he first set foot on this property nearly 150 years ago and exclaimed it “the Center of the World.” Much more than just a home, Olana’s appeal comes from her landscape and views of the Hudson River Valley. It’s beyond breathtaking! This trip fills up quickly, so don’t wait!
Date: Friday, May 31, 2013
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Price: $115 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Lunch at American Bounty at the CIA Tour of Fredric Church’s Olana Upper Class Tour Director Depart: Mamaroneck 8:30 am, Yonkers 9:15 am, White Plains 9:30 am All taxes and gratuities Return: White Plains 6:30 pm, Yonkers 6:45 pm, Mamaroneck 7:15 pm
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Long Island’s Gold Coast featuring Coe Hall and Westbury Gardens
The Great Gatsby Era
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Join noted tour guide Justin Ferate to experience the beauty, opulence and history of Long Island’s magnificent Northern shore, nicknamed the “Gold Coast.” Your first stop will be outside the resort town of Oyster Bay, once home to such famous summer residents as Louis Comfort Tiffany and Teddy Roosevelt. You’ll visit Coe Hall, a 65 room Tudor Gothic summer “cottage” inspired by the English Manor houses of the 16th and 17th centuries. Coe Hall contains many original pieces and furnishings once belonging to the Coe family, including the restored Louis XVI Reception Room, wood and stone carvings and 13th - 19th century stained glass windows. You’ll head into picturesque Cold Spring Harbor to dine on Italian cuisine during lunch at Grasso’s before you travel to Old Westbury Gardens. Here, you’ll experience one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. Used for many film locations, the majestic estate were magnificently displayed in the movie, “Age of Innocence.” You’ll take a stroll through jewel-like outdoor rooms with their avenues of linden and beech trees, ever-changing formal displays, intimate gardens, sparkling pools and lakes. Then you’ll do a tour of the house itself. Conceived as an English Charles II manor house, the magnificent interiors are as they were they were 75 years ago.
“Your warm and friendly
personalities made the trip most enjoyable”
- Thomas & Janice G, Bronx
Tour exquisite Coe Hall and marvel at the Gothic architecture
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Price: $129 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
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Long Island Gold Coast Tour including tours of Westbury Gardens & Coe Hall Lunch at Grasso’s Depart: Yonkers 8:30 am, White Plains 8:45 am, Mamaroneck 9:15 am Upper Class Tour Director Return: Mamaroneck 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:30 pm, Yonkers 6:45 pm All taxes and gratuities
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Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets
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Save up to 65% + Receive a VIP Coupon Book!
Join your friends and head upstate to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets for a day of shopping, fun and friendship. Home to the world’s finest international fashion labels and popular American brands at savings of 25% to 65% off every day prices awaits you, Woodbury Commons is more than just a great collection of the finest designer labels and brands; it is one the world’s top shopping destinations and a bargain hunter’s haven! You’ll receive a complimentary VIP Coupon Book filled with hundreds of dollars in added savings and special offers at participating outlet stores.
Date: Monday, May 20, 2013
Price: $59 per person Optional Insurance only $10
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VIP Coupon Book with special savings Upper Class Tour Director Depart: Mamaroneck 9:45 am, Yonkers 10:30 am, White Plains 10:45 am All taxes and gratuities Return: White Plains 4:00 pm, Yonkers 4:15 pm, Mamaroneck 4:45 pm
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The Ultimate Elvis Tribute
$25 Bonus at Mount Airy Casino!
You “Can’t Help Falling In Love” with Elvis Presley. After you witness today’s show, you’ll swear Elvis is ”In the Building”! Jay Allan is the ultimate Elvis tribute artist! Backed by his band, “Elvis” will put on a performance that will leave you “All Shook Up”. His vocals are haunting and the resemblance is downright shocking. You’ll feel like you’re back in time as the excitement and energy of an Elvis concert is recreated right before your eyes. “Elvis” is so good, he was featured in the movie “3000 Miles To Graceland!” Your day includes a $25 casino bonus and buffet lunch at the beautiful Mt. Airy Casino in the Poconos. Recently awarded a AAA Four-Diamond award, the casino features over 2,000 slot machines and 72 table games. Put on your “Blue Suede Shoes” and hit the Jackpot!
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Price: $99 per person
Depart: Return:
Optional Insurance only 10%
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Elvis tribute Show $25 Casino Bonus + Buffet Lunch! Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
Somers 7:45 am, Mamaroneck 8:00 am, White Plains 8:30 am, Bronxville 8:45 am, Yonkers 9:00 am Yonkers 7:30 pm, Bronxville 7:45 am, White Plains 7:45 pm, Mamaroneck 8:15 pm, Somers 8:30 pm
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A Chorus Line at West Point
with Sunday Brunch at the ’76 House
Enjoy a special opportunity to see one of the most popular musicals of all-time – A Chorus Line – at Eisenhower Hall on the picturesque grounds of West Point. In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for - with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed -- to have the chance to dance. This is A Chorus Line, the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Winner of nine Tony Awards®, including “Best Musical” and the Pulitzer Prize for drama. “The singular sensation” returns for an all new tour with this very special production at West Point! Step back in time over 300 years as you enter the historic ‘76 House in nearby Tappan, NY! Built in 1668, The Old ‘76 House had a profound effect on the outcome of The Revolutionary War. Experience this meeting place for patriots, including George Washington. In fact, the tavern itself served as the “prison” for the Revolution’s most notorious spy, Major John Andre. Today, you’ll relax and enjoy a delicious Sunday brunch including omelet and carving stations. Your day wouldn’t be complete without indulging in a glass of champagne or a mimosa!
I have always marveled at the wonderful job you do at planning everything so well. I just came back from the Show and once again, I HAD THE GREATEST TIME EVER!! I can’t wait to bring a group of friends to see it next year. Our tour director was just incredible - so professional and handled everything with such grace.
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Date: Sunday, March 3, 2013
Price: $140 per person
Your Price Includes:
Orchestra Seating at Eisenhower Hall Sunday Brunch at the ‘76 House Depart: Mamaroneck 10:30 am, Bronxville 11 am, White Plains 11:30 am Glass of Champagne or Mimosa Return: White Plains 6:30 pm, Bronxville 7:00 pm, Mamaroneck 7:30 pm Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
Optional Insurance only $10
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Matisse at the Met
with Lunch at 21 Club
Throughout his long career, Henri Matisse continually expanded the boundaries of his art. Today, you’ll experience his innovative, often radical, solutions to such problems as how to portray light, handle paint, select colors, and manipulate perspective. Your day includes access to this special Matisse exhibit, along with the highlights of the Museum’s collection, including: • An extraordinary collection of Old Masters, as well as Impressionist art • The Temple of Dendur and Egyptian art • The American Wing You’ll enjoy an audio guided tour of the Matisse exhibit and the Museum’s entire collection, allowing you to appreciate the Museum at your own pace. Experience authentic New York cuisine at its finest when you dine at 21 Club. Lunch is served in the main dining room where you’ll experience the same superb service enjoyed by celebrities such as Frank Sinatra and nearly every U.S. President since FDR.
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Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Price: $135 per person
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Museum Admission with Audio Tour Lunch at the 21 Club Depart: Mamaroneck 8:45 am, White Plains 9:15 am, Yonkers 9:30 am Upper Class Tour Director Return: Yonkers 5:00 pm, White Plains 5:15 pm, Mamaroneck 5:45 pm All taxes and gratuities
Optional Insurance only $10
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Highlighting Three Generations of the Wyeth Family
Exhibiting American art in a 19th century grist mill, the Brandywine River Museum is internationally known for its unparalleled collection of works by three generations of the Wyeth family, along with its fine collection of American illustration, still life and landscape painting. You’ll enjoy a docent-led tour of the Museum, which highlights include: • N.C. Wyeth Gallery: Paintings and illustrations by including works for Treasure Island, Kidnapped and The Last of the Mohicans • Portrait and Still Life: Paintings by famed still-life artists including Gilbert Stuart and others. • The Brandywine Heritage Galleries: Works by Howard Pyle, and other distinguished American artists Prior to your Museum visit, you’ll enjoy an elegant three-course lunch at the Kennett Square Inn, featuring great food and colonial charm dating back to 1835.
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The Brandywine River Museum
Date: Friday, April 19, 2013
Price: $99 per person Optional Insurance only $10
Tour of Brandywine River Museum Lunch at Kennett Square Inn Upper Class Tour Director Depart: Mamaroneck 8:00 am, White Plains 8:30 am, Yonkers 8:45 am All taxes and gratuities Return: Yonkers 7:30 pm, White Plains 7:45 pm, Mamaroneck 8:15 pm
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Experience the Newest Show – Limited Engagement
Join your friends and experience the spectacle that is Cirque du Soleil as they bring their newest show, Totem, to nearby Queens for a limited time only. Totem traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations. Every Cirque du Soleil show exhibits the true masterpiece that is the human body: its elasticity, its expressive capacity, the sheer wonder of the things it can do. The true story line is the virtuosity of its astonishing acrobats, trapeze artists, jugglers, hoops dancers, balance-beam artists, and other performers. Your day includes lunch at Donovan’s Grill, a landmark restaurant in Bayside since 1966. You’ll be treated to a wonderful three-course menu.
visually ravishing!”
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2013
“Totem is
- The Boston Globe
Experience Cirque du Soleil’s astonishing acrobats, trapeze artists and much more during their newest show
Your Price Includes:
Cirque du Soleil Show Lunch at Donovan’s Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
Price: $169 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Somers 10:00 am, White Plains 10:45 am, Yonkers 11:00 am Return: Yonkers 5:00 pm, White Plains 5:15 pm, Somers 5:45 pm
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Sight & Sound Noah
One Season Only!
Back by Popular Demand for One Season Only Don’t Miss Your Chance! Experience the Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA. Embark on a journey with Noah and his family as they uphold the call of God to build a boat in a land that has never seen rain! With the theater’s unique 180-degree stage, you will be surrounded by a great ark as you watch hundreds of animals embark on this historic journey. If you’re heading to Amish Country, what do you expect? Good Food! That’s just what you’ll get today as we dine at Miller’s Smorgasbord. Miller’s cooks food from scratch and get their ingredients from Amos, Ben, Manny and Elmer, their Amish neighbors, whose farms surround the restaurant. They’re “PA Preferred,” “AAA Recommended” and “Reader’s Choice Award” Winners. Good food is guaranteed!
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Date: Friday, March 22, 2013
Price: $145 per person Optional Insurance only $10
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Orchestra Seats Lunch at Miller’s Smorgasbord Upper Class Tour Director Depart: Mamaroneck 8:15 am, White Plains 8:45 am, Yonkers 9:00 am Return: Yonkers 10:00 pm, White Plains 10:15 pm, Mamaroneck 10:45 pm All taxes and gratuities
Forever in Blue Jeans w NeA Tribute to Neil Diamond at Mt. Airy Casino
“This guy sounds just like me!” - Neil Diamond You won’t believe your eyes and ears with this fabulous Neil Diamond tribute artist and his band. The “Forever in Blue Jeans” show will have you singing along to all your favorite Neil Diamond hits such as Cherry, Cherry, Sweet Caroline, America, and Song Sun Blue just to name a few. They have traveled all over the US and Europe performing Neil Diamond’s hits of yesterday and today. The performance will be held at the newly renovated Mt. Airy Casino in the Poconos, a recipient of the prestigious AAA Four-Diamond rating. The casino features more than 2,400 slot machines and more than 70 table games including blackjack, roulette, craps and poker. As a special treat, you’ll receive a $25 casino bonus and a complimentary all-you-can-eat buffet at the casino.
Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Price: $99 per person Optional Insurance only $10
Depart: Somers 8:00 am, White Plains 8:45 am, Yonkers 9:00 am Return: Yonkers 7:30 pm, White Plains 7:45 pm, Somers 8:30 pm
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Matinee Tribute Show $25 Bonus + Lunch Buffet! Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
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The Arctic Harbor Seal
Witness their Winter Home
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Board a special scientific sailing vessel called Project Oceanology (pictured below) and embark on voyage to see the magnificent Atlantic Harbor Seal. Every year, thousands of these marine mammals migrate from their summer homes in northern Maine, Canada and the Arctic Circle to “winter” in the Long Island Sound. See them in their natural habitat! Prior to your cruise, you’ll enjoy a multi-media presentation about one of America’s favorite marine mammals, the Harbor Seal. After the presentation, travel to popular winter seal haunts as the captain narrates your journey. The boat’s cabin is heated, but dress warmly and bring a camera to get the most out of your adventure. You’ll enjoy a hearty lunch at the Fisherman Restaurant of Noank, CT, overlooking the pristine waters of Palmers Cove, Fishers Island Sound and Esker Point beach. The chef will prepare a special menu for you featuring the best fresh and flavorful ingredients.
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your tours, guides, people on bus... Everything!”
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Harbor Seal Cruise Lunch at Fisherman’s Restaurant Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities - Bernadette D., Yonkers
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2013
Price: $125 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Return: Yonkers 7:45 am, White Plains 8:00 am, Mamaroneck 8:30 am Mamaroneck 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:30 pm, Yonkers 6:45 pm
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The Music of the 50’s and 60’s
Celebrate with Friends at Villa Roma
Being a teenager on an avenue in the Bronx back in the ‘50s and early ‘60s was unlike being a kid anywhere else in the universe. There was a magic in the air that blended right in with the sweet aroma of Mama’s cooking. It was the liberating sound of doo-wop and rock and roll. This music had heart, soul, purity and a sound... oh the sound...tunes that made you want to dance...harmonies that made you high...lyrics that once in a while, even made you cry. Come see the fantastic Bronx Wanderers as they recreate that magic of the ‘50s and ‘60s... it’s music from an era that will never be equaled. Enjoy an afternoon of toe-tapping, hand clapping and dancing in the aisles. You will NOT be disappointed -- but be prepared to clap your hands, sing along, or madly cheer. Your day at Villa Roma includes: Coffee & Cake on arrival, Trivia Challenge, Luncheon, Line Dancing, Matinee Show, Bingo, Raffle to win a 3 day/2 night stay back to the Villa Roma and use of the resort’s many amenities.
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Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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Bronx Wanderers Show Lunch & More at Villa Roma Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
Price: $109 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Mamaroneck 7:30 am, Yonkers 8:15 am, White Plains 8:30 am Return: White Plains 7:00 pm, Yonkers 7:15 pm, Mamaroneck 7:45 pm
Lancaster Shopping Extravaganza
featuring the Nation’s Oldest Farmer’s Market
Travel to Amish country today where the country’s oldest farmers’ market awaits you.. When you shop at the Lancaster Central Farmer’s Market, you become part of living history. Since the 1730’s farmers have been bringing their fresh meat and vegetables to the Market… in fact, many of today’s “standholders” have been “on market” since the early 1900’s. Lancaster Central Market was recently listed as one of the 10 best fresh markets in the world by CNN. Fill your basket and your heart from their treasury of good things. Dine at Miller’s Smorgasbord for lunch today. They’re “PA Preferred,” “AAA Recommended” and “Reader’s Choice Award” Winners. Good food is guaranteed! You’ll also enjoy time to shop at the Tanger Outlets – a collection of over 50 stores – both name brand and stores you can only find here! You’ll receive a special discount coupon book chock full of savings. Don’t forget... there’s no sales tax on clothing in Pennsylvania!
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Date: Friday, May 3, 2013
Price: $99 per person Optional Insurance only $10
Shopping Galore Lunch at Miller’s Smorgasbord Upper Class Tour Director Depart: Mamaroneck 7:15 am, White Plains 7:45 am, Yonkers 8:00 am All taxes and gratuities Return: Yonkers 8:30 pm, White Plains 8:45 pm, Mamaroneck 9:15 pm
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Cherry Blossom Festival
at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
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Celebrate springtime today as you head to the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens for the annual Sakura Matsuri Festival. Sakura Matsuri, which means Cherry Blossom Festival in Japanese, is a celebration of traditional and contemporary Japanese culture. The Sakura Matsuri festival is one of the most popular public events of the year at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. You’ll witness a celebration of Japanese culture including: • Taiko Drummers • Martial Arts Demonstrations • Classic and Ryukyu Buyo Okinawan Dance Performances • Ikebana Flower Arrangements and Demonstrations • Cosplay Fashion Show • Bonsai Demonstrations • Minbu Folk Dance • BBG Parasol Society Promenade Parade • Guided Garden Tour • Much, much more! At the festival, you’ll find a selection of Japanese foods available for purchase, or chose to dine on an American menu at the Terrace Café (lunch on own). Typically, today is the peak of Cherry Blossom blooms at the Gardens; however the blooms are always up to Mother Nature. The festival is held rain or shine – so please dress appropriately and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Bravo!” “You did everything possible for our enjoyment. - Charlotte F, Larchmont
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2013
Price: $69 per person Optional Insurance only $10
Depart: Return: Mamaroneck 10:00 am, Bronxville 10:30 am, Yonkers 10:45 am Yonkers 5:00 pm, Bronxville 5:15 pm, Mamaroneck 5:45 pm
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden Admission Japanese Culture Celebration Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonia
Private Access to the Little Known Community
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After World War II, a group of idealistic men and women enlisted Frank Lloyd Wright to design and help them create a cooperative community based on Wright’s architectural ideals. The utopian community of Usonia was born. You’ll join noted tour guide Justin Ferate, and enjoy private access to visit this little-known community located near Pleasantville. On our neighborhood stroll, you’ll visit private Wright-designed and Wright-inspired homes. You’ll meet a long-time Usonia resident for a tour of her magnificent home. You’ll also meet with the head of the Usonia Historical Society, who, with his wife, commissioned their house by Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Usonian” houses were an extension of his late 1930s Prairie Style houses, but were designed for the middle class. These Frank Lloyd Wright’s concepts would lead to the creation of the innovative American ranch-style house - so popular today, but avant-garde then. You’ll relax and enjoy a luncheon at Ristorante Mediterraneo for a three-course menu featuring innovative cuisine drawing from different regions of Italy. Please note this tour involves walking. Please inquire for details.
Meet a long-time Usonia resident for a private tour of his home!
I am very happy that I found you! The trip was “ wonderful. I can tell that a lot of thought went into the planning of the trip. I will be sure to spread the - Teri R., Mamaroneck, NY word! Thank you!
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Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Price: $129 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Mamaroneck 8:30 am, Yonkers 9:15 am, White Plains 9:30 am Return: White Plains 4:00 pm, Yonkers 4:15 pm, Mamaroneck 4:45 pm
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Private Usonia Tour Tour Inside Two Private Homes Lunch at Ristorante Mediterraneo Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
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Berkshire Shakespeare Festival
featuring Lunch at the Red Lion Inn
You’ll head to the culturally-rich Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts today to witness a performance at the Berkshire Shakespeare Festival – one of the largest Shakespeare Festivals in the country. Enjoy front, center seating for today’s performance, where seating is limited to an intimate audience of less than 200 people! Celebrating their 35th season, the Festival is put on by Shakespeare & Company – a performance troupe which aspires to create a theatre of excellence rooted in the classical ideals of inquiry, balance, and harmony; a company that performs as the Elizabethans did — in love with poetry, physical prowess, and the mysteries of the universe. You’ll dine at the Red Lion Inn – a Berkshire landmark since 1773 and charter member of Historic Hotels of America. The Inn is located on Stockbridge’s picture perfect Main St., right out of the famous painting by Norman Rockwell.
Your Price Includes:
Front, Center Seating Lunch at Red Lion Inn Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
“Shakespeare & Company... ...one of the best!” - The Boston Globe
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Price: $149 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Yonkers 8:45 am, White Plains 9:00 am, Goldens Bridge 9:30 am Return: Goldens Bridge 7:00 pm, White Plains 7:30 pm, Yonkers 7:45 pm
The Texas Tenors: Live at Foxwoods
featuring $25 Casino Bonus!
Straight from America’s Got Talent and worldwide fame, The Texas Tenors will bring their unique blend of opera, pop, and country music, seasoned with a Texas flavor to the Fox Theater at Foxwoods Casino today. You’ll love the show as The Texas Tenors bring something for everybody. Their influences come from Branson, Missouri, Great Britain, China, and Australia. They will leave you amazed and craving for more as they blend skills in classical music and opera with country, pop, and show music. As a special treat, you’ll receive a $25 casino bonus, which includes a $15 slot play and a complimentary allyou-can-eat buffet when you arrive at Foxwoods Casino. (Bonus package is subject to the casino’s discretion)
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Texas Tenors Show at Foxwoods $25 Bonus Package Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Price: $109 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Yonkers 8:15 am, Bronxville 8:30 am, Mamaroneck 9:00 am Return: Mamaroneck 7:00 pm, Bronxville 7:30 pm, Yonkers 7:45 pm
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On Broadway
Winner of Two Tony Awards!
Based upon the real-life ‘Newsboy Strike of 1899,’ NEWSIES is a high-energy, crowdpleasing new musical from Disney telling the story of a band of teenaged newspaper boys who become unlikely heroes when they courageously take on the biggest names in publishing. Their battle for justice and fair pay rocks the city of New York and sparks a movement for social change that sweeps across a nation. Filled with heart-pounding dance, heart-stirring songs, with an incredible breakout cast, NEWSIES is the new musical that delivers a powerful and inspiring tale about standing up today to create a better tomorrow.
Newsies
Disney’s
Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Saturday, June 1, 2013
Price: $199 per person
Depart: Return:
Your Price Includes:
Orchestra Seating, Lunch at Pietrasanta Tour Director, All taxes & gratuities
Optional Insurance only 10%
Somers 9:30 am, (2/27) Mamaroneck 9:45 am (6/1), White Plains 10:15 am, Yonkers 10:30 am Yonkers 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:15 pm, Mamaroneck 6:45 pm (6/1), Somers 7:00 pm (2/27)
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
Last Chance - Closing Jan 26
Witness the Evita, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary Tony Award-winning musical. Don’t wait - the show closes January 26th - this is your last chance! Starring Olivier Award winner Elena Roger, international superstar Ricky Martin and Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris, Evita tells Eva Perun’s passionate and unforgettable story and features some of the theatre’s best-loved songs, including “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina.”
Evita
Date: Saturday, January 19, 2013
Price: $209 per person
Depart: Return:
Your Price Includes:
Orchestra Seating Lunch at B. Smith’s Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
Optional Insurance only 10%
Somers 9:30 am, White Plains 10:10 am, Yonkers 10:30 am Yonkers 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:15 pm, Somers 7:00 pm
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On Broadway
Cinderella
Laura Osnes (South Pacific, Anything Goes, Grease!) and Santino Fontana (Billy Elliot) star in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s take on the classic tale. Director Douglas Carter Beane has waved his magic wand over the world’s most treasured fairy tale, and his delightfully romantic take on the ultimate makeover story promises some hilarious new twists! Discover Cinderella’s sassier side in this outrageously fun Broadway musical for dreamers of all ages. And not to worry, you’ll be home well before the stroke of midnight!
Roger and Hammerstein’s
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Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Price: $199 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Return: Mamaroneck 9:45 am, White Plains 10:15 am, Yonkers 10:30 am Yonkers 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:15 pm, Mamaroneck 6:45 pm
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Orchestra Seating Lunch at B. Smith’s Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical!
On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music. ‘‘The show wins its standing ovations the old-fashioned way: with a love story, great songs, compelling characters and inventive stagecraft. ’’ - New York Post
Once
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Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Price: $189 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Return: Somers 9:30 am, White Plains 10:10 am, Yonkers 10:30 am Yonkers 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:15 pm, Somers 7:00 pm
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Orchestra Seating Lunch at Pietrasanta Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
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On Broadway Jersey Boys
It’s Too Good to Be True!
Winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical, Jersey Boys is a musical biography of the Four Seasons—the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation - how Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons went from being unknown New Jersey kids to international pop superstars. The show features over 30 beautifully sung tunes, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”
Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Price: $199 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Return: Mamaroneck 9:45 am, White Plains 10:15 am, Yonkers 10:30 am Yonkers 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:15 pm, Mamaroneck 6:45 pm
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- Entertainment Weekly
“The best musical of the decade.”
Wicked
The untold musical story of The Wizard of Oz’s Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good... before Dorothy dropped in. Based on the imaginative Gregory Maguire novel, Wicked takes a fantasy journey through the unseen side of Oz, sharing a tale of unexpected friendship and love. Visually stunning, Wicked boasts a soaring score from Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin), Tony Award winning sets and costumes and some of the most gravity-defying moments the Great White Way.
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Price: $209 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Return: Mamaroneck 9:45 am, White Plains 10:15 am, Yonkers 10:30 am Yonkers 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:15 pm, Mamaroneck 6:45 pm
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On Broadway
Mamma Mia!
You Know You Love It!
Calling all ABBA fans, this has your name written all over it. The songs are all culled from the Swedish super-group’s songbook, and this is one Broadway show where singing along (and dancing in the aisles) is encouraged. The show has full-on, highenergy to spare, with periodic breaks for ballads and drama. In three words? Fun. Fun. Fun.
‘‘Mamma Mia! is terrific fun.’’
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Price: $189 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Return: Mamaroneck 9:45 am, White Plains 10:15 am, Yonkers 10:30 am Yonkers 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:15 pm, Mamaroneck 6:45 pm
- The New York Times
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Jekyll & Hyde
The Musical Returns!
Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis (Rock of Ages) and Grammy nominee Deborah Cox (Aida) star in the Broadway revival of this classic tale of good and evil. Based on the book The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Jekyll & Hyde is the story of a London doctor who creates an alternate personality in an attempt to cure his father’s mental illness. The result is Mr. Hyde, an evil alter ego that causes violence and destruction. This show is currently touring the US and has garnered great reviews, such as : “This production totally blew me away. The entire show will keep you at the edge of your seat!”
New
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2013
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Price: $199 per person Optional Insurance only 10%
Mamaroneck 9:45 am, White Plains 10:15 am, Yonkers 10:30 am Yonkers 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:15 pm, Mamaroneck 6:45 pm
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Whether you’re arranging an outing for your church, club or social organization, The Upper Class can help! We’ll do all the work, while you sit back and enjoy the trip. Groups with as few as 10 people can take advantage of great savings and amenities all while receiving the exceptional service you’ve come to expect from The Upper Class. Here’s what you’ll receive:
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PAYMENTS
One-Day Tours: For one-day tours, full payment is due within seven days of making a reservation. If a guest elects to purchase Travel Insurance, the insurance cost is due within seven days of making a reservation. Multiple-Day Tours: For multiple-day tours, a 20% per person deposit is due within seven days of making a reservation. Balance is then due 90 days prior to departure. If a guest elects to purchase Travel Insurance, the insurance cost is due within seven days of making a reservation. Payments may be made by MasterCard, Visa, or by sending a check or money order. All rates are guaranteed upon payment or deposit. Please make personal checks payable to: The Upper Class, LLC. Please include the name, address and phone number of each traveler; along with date of trip with your check to ensure reservation. All phone reservations are considered tentative and subject to cancellation until payment is received.
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Prices are per person, per trip and include all round trip transportation, accommodations, meals, entertainment, admissions, tour escorts, guides, taxes and gratuities as per the unique itinerary of each trip, unless otherwise stated. It is the travelers’ responsibility to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to designated departure times. Any guest not arriving in time for departure may be left behind. The Upper Class, LLC assumes no responsibility for guests arriving late at departure points at any location. All return times are tentative. There is no smoking on any motor coach. The Upper Class, LLC welcomes passengers over the age of 21, except when noted. To be fair to all guests, The Upper Class, LLC assigns seats for motor coach travel in order of payment received. President’s Club members may receive preferential seating. The Upper Class will try to accommodate seating and room requests, however seating assignments on motor coach travel or any other seating or room arrangements will be at the sole discretion of The Upper Class. The Upper Class, LLC reserves the right to remove any guest who is interfering with the enjoyment of others. Any person reserving or purchasing any of The Upper Class, LLC products published in this brochure accepts the condition that The Upper Class reserves the right to change or cancel itineraries, hotels and other tour components at the sole discretion of The Upper Class. If this occurs, efforts will be made to offer alternative dates or programs. Trips depart in all weather conditions at the sole discretion of The Upper Class, LLC Discounts and offers may not be combined
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MEDICAL CANCELLATION INSURANCE PROTECTION
If a guest is unable to travel due to illness or other health issues, The Upper Class Medical Cancellation Insurance program provides a refund for the cost of any trip, minus the price of the insurance. The refund will be made upon receipt of a doctor’s note. The note must state that, based on an office visit, the guest was not able to travel. The note must be signed by the doctor and dated on or before the trip’s departure date. Insurance is available for purchase within seven days of making your reservation. Insurance claims must be received within 14 days after the departure date of the tour. Insurance is available for cancellations due to medical reasons only. Once purchased, insurance is non-refundable and non-transferable. The Insurance fee does not cover any changes in tour prices which arise from an individual’s traveling companion electing to cancel prior to departure. In this case, the price difference will be deducted from the refund of the person who cancels. Division of these charges between the passengers involved is solely their responsibility.
CANCELLATIONS
One-Day Tours: Guests may cancel reservations up to 30 days prior to departure on one-day motor coach tour for a full credit, minus any unrecoverable charges (i.e. Theater tickets). There will be no credit or refund for any cancellation made after this time, unless The Upper Class Travel Insurance has been purchased and the Insurance terms have been complied with. Credits are valid for 12 months from the date issued. Multiple-Day Tours: Guests may cancel reservations up to 90 days prior to departure on a multiday motor coach tour for a full credit, minus any unrecoverable charges (i.e. Theater tickets). There will be no credit or refund for any cancellation made after this time, unless The Upper Class Travel Insurance has been purchased and the Travel Insurance terms have been complied with. Credits are valid for 12 months from the date issued. The Upper Class, LLC is not responsible for events cancelled out of our control. Where possible, The Upper Class will make efforts to secure alternate arrangements at our discretion. If The Upper Class, LLC is provided a rain check for a cancelled event, the rain check becomes the property of the traveler and The Upper Class assumes no further responsibility. The Upper Class, LLC reserves the right to cancel a tour for any reason. Refunds will be given for trips cancelled by The Upper Class. If The Upper Class is forced to cancel a tour due to an Act of God, compensation is at the sole discretion of The Upper Class. Guests may be photographed for the promotional purposes of The Upper Class, LLC. Payment of any amount to The Upper Class, LLC constitutes acceptance of these terms.
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Neither The Upper Class, LLC, its affiliated entities and its and their employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns (collectively “The Upper Class”), own or operate any person or entity which is to or does provide goods or services for these trips. Because neither maintains any control over the personnel, equipment, or operations of these suppliers, The Upper Class, LLC assumes no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any personal injury, death, property damage or loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent, willful or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any of the suppliers or other employees or agents, (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, or instrument owned, operated or otherwise used by any of these suppliers, or (3) any wrongful, or negligent act or omission on the part of any other party not under the direct supervision and control of The Upper Class, LLC.
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The Upper Class, LLC is not responsible for, and does not assume any liability or accept claims for loss of, or damage to automobiles or personal property due to vandalism, breakage, theft, or wear and tear.
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The Upper Class understands that medical circumstances may arise out of your control which could result in you being forced to cancel your trip. In the event of medical emergency or an illness, Medical Cancellation Insurance enables you to receive a full refund. We strongly advise you to protect your travel plans with this option.
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Georgia On My Mind w e N featuring Atlanta & Gone with the Wind
Discover Atlanta - an amazing city rich in history and southern hospitality
Day 1: Roanoke, Virginia (D) Journey through the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains to Roanoke, the “Capital of the Blue Ridge.” You’ll enjoy a special welcome dinner this evening. Day 2: Atlanta, Georgia (B, D) Arrive in Atlanta and check into the Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown, located on the edge of Centennial Olympic Park. You’ll relax in style in your spacious two-room suite with breathtaking skyline views, a heated, rooftop pool, sauna and fitness center. Every morning, you’ll be treated to a cooked-to-order breakfast and every evening, you’ll toast the day’s events with complimentary beer, wine, mixed Discover FDR’s famed drinks, soda and snacks. Little White House in Dine at Sweet Georgia’s Juke Warm Springs, GA! Joint, a dinner and musical experience. Dine on great food while you enjoy the live music showcasing popular hits throughout American history. Day 3: Atlanta (B, L) Today, tour CNN’s global headquarters to see live programming, learn how a broadcast is produced and see CNN’s next-generation HD Studio. You’ll meet your local guide for a tour through Atlanta’s storied history and culture. Through anecdotes, legends and little-known facts, learn about the burning of Atlanta in the Civil War and its wonderful re-birth. After lunch at the iconic Swan Coach Restaurant, you’ll tour the Swan Witness live TV during House Estate - one of the most recogyour CNN Studio tour nized and photographed landmarks in
Atlanta. Next, visit the Atlanta History Center, home to one of the largest Civil War exhibitions. Day 4: Gone With The Wind (B, D)
You’ll begin today in nearby Jonesboro, where the story of Gone With The Wind began. A costumed tour guide accompanies you as you visit locations from Gone With The Wind. You’ll learn the tales that relate the romantic and tragic lives of an era that is truly Gone With The Wind. You’ll visit the Road to Tara Museum, with its book and movie memorabilia, including original props and costumes. Visit Stately Oaks Plantation, an 1839 Greek Revival antebellum home, believed to be one of the inspirations for Mitchell’s Tara. A tour of the Margaret Mitchell House concludes our day. Tonight, you’ll feel like Scarlett and Rhett as you dine at Pittypat’s Porch, Atlanta’s oldest Restaurant. What better way to enjoy true southern cooking then in a Pre-Civil War setting with southern ambiance, complete with a front porch and rocking chairs.
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HIGHLIGHTS: 8 Days / 7 Nights 14 Meals
FDR’s Little White House Gone With The Wind Tour Historic Swan House CNN Studio Tour Five Nights in Downtown Atlanta
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Knoxville
Staunton Roanoke
North Carolina South Carolina
Atlantic Ocean
Atlanta
Jonesboro Warm Springs
Georgia
Visit Centennial Olympic Park, just steps from your hotel!
Day 5: The Little White House (B, L) This morning, you’ll head for the town of Warm Springs, Georgia, made famous when FDR visited the town’s naturally heated mineral springs as treatment for his polio. You’ll tour FDR’s Little White House for a unique glimpse into the life of our late President. You’ll tour the springs President Roosevelt used during his treatments. Day 6: Stone Mountain (B, D) Visit Stone Mountain Park is home to the largest relief carving in the world - The Confederate Memorial. You’ll board a Swiss cable car, providing a stunning view of the Memorial, as it transports to the Mountain top where you’ll experience amazing views of the Atlanta skyline and Appalachian Mountains. Dinner is at Mary Mac’s Tea Room. Since 1945, Mary Mac’s has served made-from-scratch fare with true southern hospitality.
Day 7: Knoxville, Tennessee (B, D) Say “So long y’all” to Atlanta as you head to Knoxville. You’ll visit 1982 World’s Fair Park site. Travel to the top of the Sun- Tour the iconic Swan House Estate sphere , with 360° views of Knoxville. Travel north and check into your Staunton, VA hotel before you’re off to Emilio’s. Your chef has prepared a four-course farewell dinner for you as you join your fellow travelers toasting “E state una bella experienza!” (It has been a beautiful experience). Day 8: Staunton, Virginia (B) This morning, you’ll retrace the inspiring journey of our 28th President at The Woodrow Wilson Museum. Share stories and wonderful Swiss Cable Car to the top memories of Georgia on your mind. of Stone Mountain
Your Price Includes:
Price: $1,375 Double, $1,945 Single, $1,280 Triple (prices per person) Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Return:
Date: March 9-16, 2013
7 nights Accommodations including 5 nights in Atlanta 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 5 Dinners Expert Tour Guides Round Trip Luggage Handling Mamaroneck 7:15 am, White Plains 7:45 am, Yonkers 8:00 am Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities Yonkers 6:15 pm, White Plains 6:30 pm, Mamaroneck 7:00 pm
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101st National Cherry Blossom Festival
Witness the famed Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Festival, the annual spring celebration in DC over a five day tour!
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World War II Memorial
We will definitely travel again and enjoyed the trip very much. I can’t say enough about your guides – just great. It couldn’t be better!
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Day 1: Washington, DC (D) You’re in for a special treat today as you enjoy Hello Dolly at Ford’s Theater - the same theater where President Lincoln was assassinated. You’ll visit the Museum and the Petersen House to discover how a single gunshot forever altered the course of history. You’ll visit the house where Lincoln died and learn about the people with the President in his final hours. Check into your home for the next four nights – the Hilton Hotel in nearby Arlington, Virginia. You’ll enjoy a spacious room as well as a fitness center and rooftop heated indoor pool. After time to unpack and relax, you’ll enjoy a welcome reception to get to know your fellow travelers, followed by dinner at Café Italia, voted the Best Neighborhood Restaurant.
and National Portrait Galleries. It’s all up to you! Tonight, you’ll dine at Washington’s oldest and most historic saloon, Old Ebbitt Grill, founded in 1856 and a favorite dining location for Washington’s politicians and power brokers. After a lovely dinner, you’ll enjoy a special Washington, DC Illumination tour. Witness the memorials, museums, US Capitol Building, White House and more illuminated in their magnificent splendor. Day 3: Fredericksburg, VA (B, D) You’ll head to historic Fredericksburg to explore the area’s rich colonial and civil war history. Beginning at Ferry Farm, the boyhood home of George Washington, you’ll find countless colonial and Civil War artifacts, all discovered on the property during a guided tour of the home, then discover the beautiful, Georgian-style mansion, called Kenmore, the home of George Washington’s sister. This afternoon, meet your local guide for a tour through the Historic District to discuss the Revolutionary War events that happened in and around the area. Walk along one of the battleground sites from the Civil War, which raged in Fredericksburg over 18 months. Tonight, you’ll enjoy outstanding German food at The Bavarian Chef, a favorite of locals, set in downtown’s historic train station. Acclaimed in magazines such as Bon Appetit, you’ll be yodeling with delight after your fantastic three-course dinner.
Day 2: Cherry Blossom Parade (B, D) Watch the Parade in comfort from your VIP seating at the National Cherry Blossom Parade. Giant colorful balloons, marching bands, and performers burst down Constitution Avenue in a spectacle of music and showmanship celebrating the 101st Anniversary of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The afternoon is yours to explore Washington. Choose to visit the National Archives, the National Gallery of Art, home to over 3,000 years of art, or browse the many museums “Oh say can you see” during of the Smithsonian Institute, such a tour of Fort McHenry as the Natural History, Air & Space, American Indian, American History
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HIGHLIGHTS: 5 Days / 4 Nights 8 Meals
VIP Seats for the Cherry Blossom Parade! Hello Dolly at Ford’s Theater! United States Naval Academy Evening Illumination Tour Baltimore & Fort McHenry Smithsonian Museums
Gettysburg
Philadelphia
Maryland
Baltimore Washington, DC Fredericksburg Richmond Annapolis
Chesapeake Bay
Virginia
Enjoy VIP seating to witness the pageantry of the National Cherry Blossom Parade
Day 4: Annapolis, Maryland (B, D) Head to nearby Annapolis today and visit key sites that are part of Maryland’s Colonial past and our nation’s history. You’ll begin at the United States Naval Academy and learn about life at the Academy, both past and present. Your tour includes Lejeune Hall, Bancroft Hall, Tecumseh Court, Herndon Monument, Main Chapel (when open) and Crypt of Revolutionary War hero John Paul Jones, the father of the US Navy. Tour the Maryland State House crucial to the founding of our great nation. Tonight, you’ll enjoy a special farewell dinner at the Chart House, featuring fantastic waterfront views. We’ll be pouring both red and white wine tonight as you join your fellow travelers in saluting a great trip.
Day 5: Baltimore, Maryland (B) Explore one of the oldest cities in the U.S. and the birthplace of our national anthem today in Baltimore. You’ll experience history firsthand as you visit The Star Spangled Banner Flag House where the flag that flew over Fort McHenry was made. See the Capitol Building You’ll meet your local guide for a during an Illumination Tour narrated tour of Baltimore as you hear stories and anecdotes about famous residents and important landmarks. Oh, say can you see… your final stop is Fort McHenry National Monument. You’ll enjoy some time exploring Baltimore’s revitalized Inner Harbor before you head for home. Bid farewell to your new friends and arrive home with wonderful memories of Washington, DC and the 101st Anniversary Tour the US Naval Academy of the Cherry Blossoms.
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VIP Seats at the Cherry Blossom Parade 4 nights Accommodations 4 Breakfasts and 4 Dinners Expert Tour Guides Round Trip Luggage Handling Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
Price: $945 Double, $1,249 Single, $899 Triple (prices per person) Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Return: Mamaroneck 6:15 am, White Plains 6:45 am, Yonkers 7:00 am Yonkers 7:00 pm, White Plains 7:15 pm, Mamaroneck, 7:45 pm
Date: April 12-16, 2013
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The Wonders of the Chesapeake
Featuring Wild Horses and Crab Capital of the World
HIGHLIGHTS: 4 Days / 3 Nights 10 Meals
Private Oceanfront Balcony Crab Capitol of the World
Day 1: Ocean City, Maryland (T, D) Discover the beauty and relaxed pace of the Chesapeake Bay and Ocean City to experience the sun, surf & history of this wonderful area. Check into the Victorian Dunes Manor Hotel. You’ll welcome the oceanfront view from your private balcony. When you’re ready for excitement, the famous Ocean City Boardwalk is only one block away...and the rest of Ocean City awaits you. Dine tonight in the Victorian Dining Room.
Search for Wild Ponies Longwood Gardens
Day 3: Assateague Island (B, T, D) Meet your local guide for a sightseeing tour of Ocean City, Assateague Island National Seashore and historic Berlin. You’ll discover a place re-created each day by ocean winds and waves. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests and coastal bays. Rest, relax and enjoy your time on the edge of the continent. Our exploration of these barrier islands includes searching for wild ponies and some 320 species of migratory birds as we journey into secluded wildlife refuge areas. We’ll hear the local lore about how these horses got on the island and how they continue to thrive. Visit the charming town of Berlin and then enjoy dinner in Ocean City. Day 4: Longwood Gardens (B, L) Depart Ocean City for Longwood Gardens, where you’ll encounter a new vista at each turn. Your visit coincides with the annual Spring Bloom Festival. After lunch at the Garden, enjoy a guided tour of the property. Explore the wonderful gardens and the recently renovated Conservatory. Take time to bid farewell to new friends and arrive home today with wonderful memories of the Chesapeake Bay.
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Your room features an oceanfront balcony!
Day 2: Crisfield, MD (B, L, T) Today we begin in the Crab Capital of the World, Crisfield. Visit the J. Millard Tawes Museum, then meet your local guide for a tour to learn how Crisfield become the top exporter of this tasty Maryland crustacean. For lunch, you’re in for a treat! The chef of The Crab Place will teach you a special recipe for making a Maryland Crab Cake. Next, you’ll learn how to make Maryland’s Official State Dessert, the 10-layer Smith Island Cake from a local resident. You’ll have time to browse the local shops before we head back for View the iconic Assateague afternoon tea at your hotel. Explore Ocean City on your own tonight. Island Lighthouse
Price: $599 Double, $785 Single, $545 Triple (prices per person) Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Return:
Date: June 2-5, 2013
3 nights Accommodations with Oceanfront Balcony 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Afternoon Teas and 2 Dinners Expert Tour Guides Round Trip Luggage Handling Upper Class Tour Director Somers 7:30 am, Mamaroneck 8:15 am, Yonkers 9:00 am All taxes and gratuities Yonkers 7:00 pm, Mamaroneck 7:30 pm, Somers 8:15 pm
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Boston’s July 4th Celebration
featuring Private Fireworks Cruise
HIGHLIGHTS: 3 Days / 2 Nights 4 Meals
Private July 4th Cruise and Boston Pops Concert
Day 1: Boston, Massachusetts (D) Welcome aboard as we celebrate America’s birthday in Historic Boston. Your tour begins at historic Faneuil Hall, where you’ll be guided through over 250 years of history. Next, you’ll Tour Historic Faneuil Hall discover a city bursting with beautiful neighborhoods, history, and Old World charm. Visit Beacon Hill, the The trip Freedom Trail, the Old Granary Burying Ground, the Old South Meetwas great! ing House, the Old North Church and - Elaine K, West Nyack much more. Crossing over the Charles River, you’ll visit the former Navy Yard and “Old Ironsides.” You’ll check into the Holiday Inn Express in nearby Cambridge before you head to dinner at Skipjack’s restaurant. You’ll enjoy a seasonally inspired menu.
Largest July 4th Celebration Tour scenic Gloucester
our nation aboard a private boat cruising into the Charles River to witness the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, known as the premier Independence Day celebration in the nation. On board, enjoy a catered dinner and indulge in a premium bar with two complimentary drinks on our privately chartered boat exclusively for you! During the cruise while we listen to the Boston Pops performing such patriotic songs as Let Freedom Ring, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Stars and Stripes Forever, the Star Spangled Banner and a special tribute to the United States Military - a truly once-in-a-lifetime event that you will never forget. Day 3: Gloucester and Rockport (B) Discover Gloucester, where fishing has been the leading industry since 1630. See why this granite seacoast has attracted famous artists. Stroll Rockport’s Bear Skin Neck, where fishermen’s homes have been converted into quaint shops, artists’ studios, galleries, and antique shops and see the famous “Man at the Wheel” memorial. After touring the area, we head for home. Share your favorite memories of Boston with your new friends.
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Witness Boston’s colonial history come alive!
Day 2: Boston (B, D) Happy Fourth of July! Celebrate Independence Day in patriotic style as you witness our nation’s largest July 4th celebration. From its early Colonial Days to today, Boston is bursting with Old World charm. You’ll attend special Independence Day-only events including a reading of the Declaration of Independence from the Old State House, just as it was in 1776. Tonight, we celebrate the birth of
July 4th Fireworks Cruise with Dinner & Drinks Price: $699 Double, $849 Single, 2 Nights Accommodations & Luggage Handling $669 Triple (prices per person) 2 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners Optional Insurance only 10% Expert Tour Guides Depart: Yonkers 6:30 am, Mamaroneck 7:15 am, Goldens Bridge 8:00 am Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities Return: Goldens Bridge 6:30 pm, Mamaroneck 7:00 pm, Yonkers 7:30 pm
Date: July 3-5, 2013
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61st Ottawa Tulip Festival
featuring Alexandria Bay and the 1,000 Islands
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After lunch, you’ll meet your local guide for a tour of Ottawa including wondrous panoramas of the Capital City, famed Sussex Drive with its museums, churches, embassies, Royal Canadian Mint and the Prime Minister’s home. You’ll also visit several locations for the best views of the millions of tulips in Ottawa. Discover how the Festival, which grew from a Dutch gift of friendship, became the world’s largest Tulip Festival with millions of tulips in 50 varieties in bloom! Day 3: Ottawa Tulip Festival (B, D) After a leisurely morning, you’ll journey to the Canadian Museum of Civilization, an architectural jewel. Here, you’ll experience a remarkable guided journey of discovery through the wealth of Canada’s culture, traveling across 1,000 years of history. See the history of this land vividly brought to life through the many exhibitions. Later, marvel at Rideau Hall, the official residence and workplace of the Governor General of Canada - an impressive 1867 mansion surrounded by 79 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens.
You’ll experience the largest tulip festival in the world and much more during your four days in Canada’s Capital City
Your stay is at the historic Lord Elgin hotel
The tour was “absolutely great! ” This is a “terrific tour! ”
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Day 1: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (D) Welcome aboard with The Upper Class as you celebrate the 61st Anniversary of the Ottawa Tulip Festival, the world’s largest Tulip Festival. Witness stunning architecture set as the backdrop of nearly three million tulips in Canada’s capital city. On arrival in Ottawa, you’ll check into the Lord Elgin Hotel, which is one of the Ottawa’s finest hotels. Ideally located in the heart of downtown Ottawa - directly across from Confederation Park and the National Arts Centre, this is your home for the next three nights. You cannot help but feel pampered with an indoor, heated pool, whirlpool, sauna and fitness center. After time to relax, you’ll enjoy a drink and hors d’oeuvres at a private reception as you to get to know your fellow travelers. Tonight, dine at Ottawa’s original and most popular restaurant, The Fish Market. This Maritime-themed restaurant serves a great assortment of fresh seafood (of course, there’s also non-seafood options).
Day 2: Ottawa Tulip Festival (B) Begin your exploration of Ottawa with a guided tour of Parliament Hill, known for its regal architecture. You’ll visit the Canadian Senate and House of Commons. Be on the lookout for “mounties” and great photo opportunities. Truly a must-see! Head for Byward Market, one of Canada’s oldest and largest public Guided tour of beautiful markets, one of those uniquely Ottawa Parliament Hill neighborhoods not to be missed. Tour beautiful Rideau Hall
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HIGHLIGHTS: 4 Days / 3 Nights 5 Meals
World’s Largest Tulip Festival Parliament Hill 1,000 Island’s Cruise Byward Market Museum of Civilization Rideau Hall Tour Ontario Lake Ontario
Ottawa Alexandria Bay 1,000 Islands
Montreal
Syracuse
Albany
New York
Witness over three million tulips in bloom through Ottawa
Tonight, you’ll enjoy a special farewell dinner at one of the most elegant and historic restaurants in Ottawa – The Courtyard. You’ll dine on white linen tablecloths and fine English china while enjoying locally-sourced cuisine as the chef has prepared a special meal for you tonight. Day 4: Alexandria Bay & The 1,000 Islands, New York (B) After breakfast, you’ll depart for Alexandria Bay. With a brief stop at the duty free shop, you reenter the United States for a guided cruise through the 1,000 Islands to discover “Millionaires Row.” These islands were developed during the turn of the century by the very wealthy as their playground and retreat. With so many people of power and prestige in the area during “the season,” The New York Times kept a correspondent in the area to report on their activities.
Step back in time on this very unique tour, including views of Casa Blanca on Cherry Island, Stoney Crest Island, Pullman Island, Knobby Island, Florence Island, Belle Isle, Deer Island and the Skull & Bones Society and of course, the View remarkable Boldt Castle during your most famous of all – Boldt 1000 Islands cruise Castle. Enjoy quaint Alexandria Bay, before you head home. You’ll arrive home with new friends and wonderful memories of the beauty of Ottawa and the 1000 Islands.
Visit the Museum of Civilization
Price: $685 Double, $945 Single, $649 Triple (prices per person) Optional Insurance only 10%
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Date: May 3-6, 2013
PASSPORT REQUIRED
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3 nights Accommodations 3 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners Expert Tour Guides Round Trip Luggage Handling Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
Mamaroneck 7:00 am, Yonkers 7:45 am, White Plains 8:00 am White Plains 8:00 pm, Yonkers 8:15 pm, Mamaroneck 9:00 pm
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Tanglewood on Parade
The Annual Classic is Back!
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HIGHLIGHTS: 2 Days / 1 Night 3 Meals
Witness the annual favorite Tanglewood on Parade!
Fireworks after the Concert Stroll quaint Stockbridge
Edith Wharton’s The Mount Red Lion Inn
Day 2: Stockbridge, MA (B, L) After breakfast and a leisurely morning, you’ll head to historic Stockbridge to explore her picture-perfect Main St. – right out of the famous Rockwell painting. Dine at the Red Lion Inn – a Berkshire landmark since 1773. Your lunch is prepared by the Inn’s renowned culinary team.
Day 1: Lenox, MA (D) Today we journey to the picturesque Berkshires to experience the beauty and history of this wonderful area. You’ll check into the Comfort Inn Great Barrington featuring a heated indoor swimming pool! You’ll enjoy a welcome reception, giving you an opportunity to meet new friends and get to know your Upper Class Tour Director. Next, we head for the picturesque grounds of Tanglewood. for the annual Tanglewood on Parade - one of the highlights of the Tanglewood season. You’ll have the chance to stroll the scenic grounds and see the many special events held only today! Prior to the concert, you’ll enjoy a picnic dinner. Tanglewood on Parade is one of the festival’s most beloved traditions and a chance to see all its orchestras perform in a single extended concert! The Boston Pops, Boston Symphony Orchestra and Tanglewood Orchestra perform a selection of popular classics, and the traditional Tanglewood on Parade finale, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture.
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Join your friends with an optional trip to the famed Norman Rockwell Museum. Highlights include Rockwell’s Saturday Evening Post covers, renowned Four Freedoms series of paintings and his original art studio. Only $20 per person! This afternoon, tour Edith Wharton’s The Mount, a National Historic Landmark. This is the home she designed in 1902 based on the principles outlined in her famous book, The Decoration of Houses. Discover a Palladian-style English country estate, with gorgeous gardens and more. Later, head for home and say “until we meet again” on another wonderful tour.
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Tour Edith Wharton’s home, The Mount
Fireworks follow the concert!
Price: $359 Double, $439 Single, $349 Triple (prices per person) Optional Insurance only 10%
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Date: August 6-7, 2013
Tanglewood on Parade Seating in “The Shed” Overnight Accommodation 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner Round Trip Luggage Handling Yonkers 10:30 am, Mamaroneck 11:15 pm, Goldens Bridge 12:00 pm Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities Goldens Bridge 6:00 pm, Mamaroneck 6:30 pm, Yonkers 7:00 pm
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New y r a r e Itin
featuring Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard & Newport
The Best of Cape Cod
HIGHLIGHTS: 5 Days / 4 Nights 8 Meals
Cape Cod National Seashore and Sand Dunes Ride
Day #1: Newport & Hyannis (L) Witness America’s rich maritime history coming alive while touring “America’s First Resort,” Newport. From the rugged beauty of Ten-Mile Tour Nantucket, one of the most visually stunning Ocean Drive to the fabulous mansions along tree-lined Bellevue Avenue, places in the world you’ll learn about the history and lore of America’s playground for the rich This was my and famous. Enjoy lunch at the Atlanfirst trip with tic Beach Club. Head for the Cape and The Upper Class check into the Holiday Inn Hyannis, your home for four nights and featurand everything ing an indoor, heated pool.
Lobster Bake Dinner Tour Quaint “P-Town”
as a prosperous whaling port. Enjoy a guided tour of the island and National Historic District, where little has changed architecturally since the 17th century... seaside cottages and oldfashioned lamps still line the streets. Day #4: Provincetown, MA (B, D) Journey to the northern tip of Cape Cod and discover picturesque Provincetown. Here, you’re in for one of the highlights of your tour – an exhilarating ride through the sand dunes of Cape Cod National Seashore. During a guided tour, you’ll see the famous “dune shacks” where artists and writers like Tennessee Williams and Jack Kerouac became inspired. This tour was voted Best Tour of Cape Cod by Yankee Magazine! Visit the famed Pilgrim’s Monument and explore “PTown” before enjoying a farewell dinner at a Brazilian Churrascaria. Day #5: Sandwich, MA (B, L) Discover wonders at the Sandwich Glass Museum and see a glassblowing demonstration. Head to the Dan’l Webster Inn, a 300-year old landmark, where you’ll enjoy a wonderful lunch. Explore Sandwich before we begin the journey home.
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Board a ferry to the scenic island of Martha’s Vineyard, where you’ll meet your local guide to discover island legends, celebrity tales and views of the famous Gayhead Lighthouse. During your tour, you’ll have time to explore charming Edgartown. Tonight you’ll have a special Lobster Bake dinner! Day #3: Nantucket, MA (B) Cross Cape Cod Bay by ferry to Nantucket, one of the most unique, historic and visually stunning places in the world. Discover cobblestone streets and stately Georgian and Federal style homes reflecting Nantucket’s history
Witness the iconic Gayhead Lighthouse
Price: $899 Double, $1,049 Single, $849 Triple (prices per person) Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Return: Yonkers 7:15 am, Mamaroneck 8:00 am Mamaroneck 7:00 pm, Yonkers 7:30 pm
Date: July 22-26, 2013
4 Nights Accommodations & Luggage Handling 4 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners Ferries to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Expert Tour Guides Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
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150th Anniversary Historic Reenactment w of The Battle of Gettysburg
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You’ll be on the field to witness the reenactments of the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
Stay in the lap of luxury at Historic Hotel Gettysburg
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Day 1 Gettysburg (D) Discover the amazing history and stories of heroic struggles which occurred in Gettysburg during one of the bloodiest Civil War battles when you visit the Gettysburg Museum and Cyclorama. The “Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama,” places you in the middle of the action during Pickett’s Charge. In the Gettysburg Museum, enjoy a film, A New Birth of Freedom and galleries, artifacts and interactive displays. You’ll check into the historic Hotel Gettysburg, built in 1797 and continually voted the best hotel in Gettysburg. A member of the exclusive Historic Hotels of America, you’ll stay in the heart of Gettysburg, only steps to the battlefield, attractions, shops and restaurants. Enjoy the perfect location for your Gettysburg experience. After relaxing, we dine at the historic Inn at Herr Ridge, an 1815 country inn used as the first Confederate hospital during the Battle of Gettysburg. Tonight, you’ll meet “Abraham Lincoln” during a private performance. Mr. Lincoln is portrayed by Jim Getty, who has been featured on the History Channel, as well as numerous documentaries. You’ll see and hear the President recount his homespun stories of youth, his recollections of his personal and political life, and his special anguish for Gettysburg.
a unique perspective of the Battle of Gettysburg, “The Civilian Experience.” Your guide, dressed in period attire, tells the Shriver’s story as you walk with them through their home. You’ll also visit the garret, used by Confederate sharpshooters during the battle, and the cellar where the saloon is located and locals gathered to escape the fighting. This afternoon, meet your local guide for a Battlefield tour. Witness the locations instrumental to the Battle, such as Little Round Top, Devil’s Den, the Wheatfield, Peach Orchard and Pickett’s Charge. Listen as your expert guide describes the battle in vivid detail. See where President Lincoln gave his most famous address. The rest of the day is yours to explore Gettysburg. There are plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance, or choose to dine inside your hotel’s award-winning restaurant. Day 3: 150th Battle of Gettysburg Reenactment (B, D) Today, you’ll be on the field for the 150th Gettysburg Anniversary Civil War Battle Reenactment. This is where those old history books come alive! There will be spectacular Battle Reenactments, Field Demonstrations, a Living History Village, Guest Speakers and an extensive Sutler Area. Thousands of re-enactors from around the world will be staging battle reenactments for this very special event. Hear the thundering roar of artillery, the pounding of cavalry hooves and the Rebel Yell! You are invited to
Day 2: Gettysburg (B) Begin this morning inside the Witness the famed home of George Washington Shriver, Gettysburg Cyclorama built in 1860 and located in the heart of the historic district. Here, you’ll gain
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Battle of Gettysburg Reenactments Meet “Abraham Lincoln” Gettysburg Cyclorama Grand Civil War Ball Historic Hotel Gettysburg
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Hear the thundering roar of artillery and pounding of cavalry hooves during the reenactment
visit the military camps and see how the soldiers spent their time away from the battlefield. Learn about Civil War Medicine, Music, Weapons and Daily Life. The Upper Class will provide you with a special lightweight, folding chair so you can watch the reenactment battles in comfort. An event of this scale won’t be held for another 50 years! Enjoy a special farewell dinner at the historic Dobbin House Tavern, a colonial restaurant where candlelit elegance, superior food in abundance, and gracious service bring back the sights, sounds and tastes of two centuries ago. It consistently wins Mobil Guide’s highest area rating. Tonight also holds in store another special treat – you’ll witness the Grand Civil War Ball – a special event with period music and costumed civil war-era soldiers and civilians, re-creating a Grand Ball direct from the 1860’s.
Day 4: Gettysburg Reenactment (B) After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll return to the 150th Gettysburg Anniversary Civil War Battle Reenactment to witness the high point of the weekend – Pickett’s Charge – the pivotal battle of Gettysburg. Witness thousands of “Confederate” re-enacters charge the “Union” troops. Feel the cannon and musket fire and imagine what our forefathers endured to reunite our great nation. Heading home, you’ll have plenty of time to relive this wonderful trip with your new friends as you arrive home with renewed patriotism and appreciation for the sacrifices of our forefathers.
Meet “Abraham Lincoln”
Tour the historic Gettysburg Battlefield
Price: $850 Double, $1,175 Single, $799 Triple (prices per person) Optional Insurance only 10%
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Date: June 27-30, 2013
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Special Battle of Gettysburg Reenactments 3 nights Accommodation 3 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners Expert Tour Guides Round Trip Luggage Handling Goldens Bridge 7:45 am, Mamaroneck 8:30 am, Yonkers 9:15 am Upper Class Tour Director Yonkers 7:00 pm, Mamaroneck 7:30 pm, Goldens Bridge 8:15 pm All taxes and gratuities
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The Nantucket Daffodil Festival
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HIGHLIGHTS: 3 Days / 2 Nights 3 Meals
Daffodil Antique Car Parade JFK Hyannis Museum Hyannis “Duck” Tour Elegant Sunday Brunch
The Festival’s grand event is the annual Antique Car Parade, featuring over 100 daffodil-bedecked antique cars and motorcycles parading down Main Street. In addition to the Parade, there’s so much to do and see, such as: • Daffy Hat Pageant: Festively decorated hats are worn by islanders and visitors • Annual Daffodil Flower Show • Daffodil Festival Weekend Children’s Parade: Kids bring bikes decorated for Daffodil Weekend • Annual Daffy Dog Parade: Prizes to the best daffodil-themed pups This afternoon, meet your local guide and board a bus for a guided bus tour of the island and Historic District. Day 3: Sandwich, MA (Br) You’ll head to the 300 year old Dan’l Webster Inn for a wonderful Sunday Brunch. Recently recognized as one of the “Distinguished Inns of North America,” here you’ll enjoy a delicious brunch crafted by the Inn’s award-winning culinary team. Explore Sandwich, the oldest town on the Cape, before you begin the journey home. Bid farewell to your new friends as you arrive home with wonderful memories of Cape Cod and Nantucket.
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Day 1: Hyannis, Massachusetts (D) Travel up the southern New England coastline today and board a Duckmobile, a retired military amphibious vehicle for a ride through Hyannis. Learn about the early settlers of Cape Cod from both land and sea. This afternoon, you’ll visit the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum. Then, check into the Doubletree Hotel, your home for the next two nights. You can take a dip in the inEven the lighthouses door, heated pool before enjoying a are decorated! special Lobster Bake dinner at the Paddock Restaurant tonight. Day 2: Nantucket Daffodil Festival (B) Board a hi-speed catamaran to Nantucket – you can’t cross Cape Cod Bay any quicker as the boat makes the journey in only one hour. Arriving to the island, marvel at one of the most unique, historic and visually stunning places in the world. Over three million daffodils in every color, shape and size bloom just in time for the island’s annual Daffodil Festival. Come wear your daffy hat, watch the antique car parade and welcome spring on one of the most enchanting islands in the country!
Antique Car Parade
Price: $499 Double, $599 Single, $469 Triple (prices per person) Optional Insurance only 10%
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Date: April 26-28, 2013
Hi-Speed Ferry to Nantucket 2 nights Accommodations & Luggage Handling 1 Breakfast, 1 Brunch and 1 Lobster Bake Dinner Expert Tour Guides Yonkers 8:00 am, White Plains 8:15 am, Mamaroneck 8:45 am Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities Mamaroneck, 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:30 pm, Yonkers 6:45 pm
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Bar Harbor, Acadia Park & Mt. Desert Island
Maine’s Rugged Coastline
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HIGHLIGHTS: 5 Days / 4 Nights 6 Meals
Downeast Lobster Bake Cruise along Maine’s Coast
Day 1: Bar Harbor, ME (D) Be awed by the beauty and diversity of Mt. Desert Island, Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park over the next five days. See why people throughout history have been drawn to the rugged coast of Maine. You’ll immediately understand why this town was originally called Eden… from the Downeast character, to the rocky shores, to the famous Maine Lobster. You’ll check into to your AAA ThreeDiamond Bar Harbor Grand Hotel. Tonight a special dinner is in store as you head for that quintessential Maine tradition – a Downeast Lobster Bake. Day 2: Bar Harbor, ME (B) Tour Acadia National Park today and keep your camera handy for photo stops atop Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole and Sandy Beach. You’ll meet a local fisherman to learn about Maine’s lobster industry, tour a lobster hatchery and enjoy the stories of local and retired lobstermen. Day 3: Portland, ME (B, D) You’ll head for historic Portland for a guided tour, including a stop at Portland Head lighthouse – Maine’s oldest and most photographed! Next
Meet a Local Fisherman Downtown Bar Harbor Hotel
you’ll take a private, guided tour of another nearby lighthouse that is not normally open to the public. See how the lighthouse keepers lived and enjoy the scenic view of Casco Bay from the top of this two story beacon. Enjoy dinner tonight at the wonderful Old Port Sea Grill, located in historic Portland Harbor. Day 4: Bar Harbor, ME (B) This morning, you’ll embark on a cruise along Maine’s rugged coastline to visit five offshore island lighthouses. Learn about these legendary lighthouses and the brave men and women who maintained them. Along the way you will have an opportunity to see some of Acadia National Park’s most scenic highlights. This trip is fully narrated and offers ample time for the many excellent photo opportunities. Back on the mainland, spend the afternoon discovering the magic of Bar Harbor - right outside your hotel! Day 5: Bar Harbor (B) After a leisurely morning, you’ll arrive home today with new friends and wonderful memories of Bar Harbor and the rugged Maine Coastline.
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Meet a local Fisherman
Amazing vistas await at the top of Cadillac Mtn.
4 Nights in Downtown Bar Harbor & Luggage Handling Price: $899 Double, $1,249 Single, 4 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners including a Lobster Bake $849 Triple (prices per person) Cruise Maine’s Rugged Coastline Optional Insurance only 10% Expert Tour Guides Depart: Yonkers 6:30 am, Mamaroneck 7:15 am, Somers 8:00 am Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities Return: Somers 6:30 pm, Mamaroneck 7:00 pm, Yonkers 7:30 pm
Date: September 26-30, 2013
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Great Rail Journeys of New England
Featuring Cog Railroad and “The Notch”
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Amazing vistas await on board the Conway Scenic Railroad’s famed “Notch” Train
Dine on the 280’ Veranda with incredible views of the White Mountains
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Stay in the lap of luxury at Historic Eagle Mtn Resort
Day 1: Lake Winnipesaukee, Wolfeboro & Jackson, NH (L, D) All Aboard! Over the next four days, you will witness some of the most dramatic scenery in the United States. Today you’ll journey to Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. While in route you’ll have plenty of time to catch up with friends and get to know your Upper Class Tour Director. Arriving in this quaint town, you’ll board the Winnipesaukee Belle, a 65-foot turnof-the-century paddle boat for a narrated cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee. Discover why the clear, crisp water and fresh mountain air has been drawing vacationers to the Lake for centuries as you enjoy a lite lunch on board. Heading a bit north, you’ll come to the Eagle Mountain House, located in the heart of the White Mountains, on a scenic hilltop in Jackson, New Hampshire. With her distinctive 280 foot veranda this grand lady has been hosting guests since 1879. There’s no question that this hotel is among the most distinguished properties of the Historic Hotels of America. Originally established as a farm, this pastoral setting is perched above the picturesque village of Jackson. The “Eagle” endures as one of the few original grand resorts still remaining. Your home for the next three nights exemplifies New England charm with four-poster beds, period fixtures &and furnishings. During your stay, you’ll have access to the exercise room, tennis courts, hot tub, saunas, game room & outdoor pool with magnificent views.
Day 2: Conway & “The Notch” (B, L) This morning, you’ll depart for one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world – the Conway Railroad and Crawford Notch. You’ll travel in the First Class Cabin featuring upgraded seating, cheese and crackers and a 3-course luncheon on board, harkening back to the golden day of rail travel.
Travel First Class & dine on board the train
One of the premier scenic train rides in the East, the Crawford Notch excursion provides you the opportunity to relive the annals of railroad history, when the first train traveled through Crawford Notch over 132 years ago. Boarding in the heart of North Conway Village, you’ll embark on a journey through the finest scenery in the East - past sheer bluffs, steep ravines, cascading brooks and streams, panoramic mountain vistas, and across the famed Frankenstein Trestle and Willey Brook Bridge. As you travel through this rugged terrain, listen to the conductor narrate your journey including history and folklore of the railroad and surrounding area.
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HIGHLIGHTS: 4 Days / 3 Nights 7 Meals
First-Class Seating on “The Notch” Train Mt. Washington’s Famed Cog Railroad Eagle Mountain Resort Lake Winnepesaukee Cruise Tour the Iconic Castle in the Clouds
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Journey to the peak of Mt. Washington on board the world’s first mountain climbing Cog Railroad
Day 3: Mt. Washington and the Cog Railway (B, D) After a leisurely morning and breakfast, you’re in store for another of the world’s great railway adventures as you journey above the clouds on board the world’s first mountainclimbing Cog train. The beauty of the mountains and the thrill of ascending the Northeast’s highest peak are just as enchanting today as they were in 1869, when Sylvester Marsh opened the world’s first mountain-climbing railroad on Mount Washington. You’ll witness amazing vistas during a scenic ride to the 6,288-foot summit of Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast. There, visitors can take in the spectacular panoramic view, spanning the mountains and valleys of New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont, north into Canada, and east to the Atlantic Ocean. While at the summit, visit the Weather Museum
and see the Weather Observatory to learn about Mount Washington’s legendary weather patterns which rank with the most severe in the world. Returning to the Eagle Mountain House, dinner is included at your leisure this evening. Relax on the veranda and soak in the beauty of the Mountains. Day 4: Castle in the Clouds (B) After breakfast this morning, we head for the Castle in the Clouds, an iconic, turnof-the-century mansion perched high on a spectacular mountaintop setting with breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee . You’ll hear stories of the art, architecture and lifestyle of this mansion museum on a guided tour. We then begin our journey home giving you time to bid farewell to your new friends as you arrive home with wonderful memories of the greatest rail journeys in New England. Tour the iconic Castle in the Clouds
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3 Nights Accommodations at “The Eagle” Price: $799 Double, $999 Single, 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners $769 Triple (prices per person) First Class Seating Aboard “The Notch” Train Optional Insurance only 10% Expert Tour Guides Round Trip Luggage Handling Depart: Yonkers 6:15 am, Mamaroneck 7:00 am, Goldens Bridge 7:30 am Upper Class Tour Director Return: Goldens Bridge 7:00 pm, Mamaroneck 7:30 pm, Yonkers 8:00 pm All taxes and gratuities
Date: July 16-19, 2013
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Magical Quebec City
Featuring St. Lawrence River Cruise & Islé of Orleans
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Changing of the Guard St. Lawrence River Cruise
Day 1: Quebec City (D) Today you’ll head to Quebec City where you’re sure to enjoy the European charm resonating throughout the city. Arriving in Quebec City, you’ll check into your hotel for the next four nights – the Delta Québec – located just steps from the heart of downtown. You’ll enjoy the heated outdoor pool and terrace, along offering spectacular views of the Laurentian Mountains. Day 2: Quebec City (B) Tour La Citadelle, an active military garrison dating back to the mid-1700’s. Here, you’ll witness the awe-inspiring Changing of the Guard Ceremony. This colorful, precisely choreographed ceremony is a must-see event and will be one of your highlights! Meet your local guide and relive 400 years of action-packed history during your guided tour of Quebec City, a UNESCO Heritage site. See such picturesque places such as the National Assembly, Parliament Hill, Battlefields Park, Château Frontenac, Notre-Dame-de-Québec Basilica and Place d’Armes. Stroll the charming open air cafes and shops of the Old City – you won’t be able to avoid the irresistible allure of Quebec City.
Charming Islé of Orleans Stroll the street of Old Quebec
Day 3: Islé of Orleans (B, L) Tour the Islé of Orleans today. Its rich natural elements and outstanding architectural treasures offer a diverse collection of charming and breathtaking landscapes, known as the “Garden of Quebec.” Enjoy lunch inside in a magnificent old flour mill dating back to 1720 and taste homemade cider at a family-run Cider Mill. You’ll marvel at Montmorency Falls, 1 1/2 times higher than Niagara Falls! Day 4: St, Lawrence River (B, D) You’ll board a boat for a full day narrated cruise up the St. Laurence River to the picturesque island of Grosse Île. This is an exceptional place, where you will experience Quebec from a very different perspective! Part nature, part history, the true essence of Grosse Île is the breathtaking natural landscapes, inspirational sceneries and moving historic tales. Take a narrated Trolley tour of the island. Tonight you’ll enjoy a special farewell dinner at La Crémaillère in Old Quebec City. Day 5: Quebec City (B) Stop at the duty free store on the way home and re-live this wonderful trip with your newest friends.
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4 Nights Accommodations in Quebec City 4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 2 Dinners Expert Tour Guides Round Trip Luggage Handling Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
Stroll the charming streets of Old Quebec
Witness breathtaking Montmorency Falls
Price: $899 Double, $1,139 Single, $859 Triple (prices per person) Optional Insurance only 10%
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Date: August 25-29, 2013
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HIGHLIGHTS: 3 Days / 2 Nights 4 Meals
Historic National Hotel Tour Block Island
Day 1: Block Island (D) Nestled in the Atlantic Ocean, Block Island offers you what does not seem possible anymore - simple relaxation in a startling beautiful place. The Island is famous for its miles of beaches, sparkling clear waters, draGuided tour of matic bluffs, preserved open spaces, Block Island and fun-filled activities. It’s no wonder that the Nature Conservancy has Excellent from designated Block Island “One of the start to finish last great places in the Western Hemi- Ray C, Mamaroneck sphere.” Block Island evokes memories of a simpler life in New England. Relax on a ferry across Narragansett Bay and Block Island Sound to the Island where you’ll check into the National Hotel - the island’s flagship Victorian landmark - built in 1888 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The National’s giant, wrap-around porch is world famous with breathtaking views overlooking the Sound and is your home for the next two nights. Located in the heart of Old Harbor, you’ll enjoy dinner tonight in the National Hotel’s Victorian dining room.
Majestic Mohegan Bluffs Stroll Picturesque Old Harbor
Day 2: Block Island (B, D) Enjoy a guided tour of the island as you discover miles of pristine beaches, sparkling clear waters, dramatic bluffs and preserved open spaces. You’ll visit the Great Salt Pond, the Island’s scenic lighthouses, majestic 200’ tall Mohegan Bluffs and Clayhead. This 11 square mile island offers both the rare and the wonderful. This afternoon is yours to enjoy the island – take a nature walk, a bike riding, stroll on the beach, go fishing, smell the wild flowers, tour a historic lighthouse, shop in Old Harbor, relax on the National hotel’s porch or sit harbor side and watch the sailboats glide past as you enjoy the spirit of this quaint and beautiful island – today is up to you. Dinner is in the Hotel’s Victorian dining room tonight. DAY 3: Block Island (B) Spend a leisurely morning strolling the Block Island’s pristine beaches, protected by lighthouses and spectacular bluffs, and surrounded by rolling roads and winding paths. We’ll meet up in the early afternoon for the trip back to reality. Bid farewell to your friends as you arrive home with memories of “One of the Last Great Places.”
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Due to the historic nature of this hotel, there are only a limited number of rooms with two beds and some rooms may be located on the second floor. Please inquire for more details.
2 Nights Accommodations & Luggage Handling Price: $499 Double, $629 Single, 2 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners $479 Triple (prices per person) Block Island Ferry and Island Tour Optional Insurance only 10% Expert Tour Guides Depart: Yonkers 9:00 am, White Plains 9:30 am, Mamaroneck 10:00 am Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities Return: Mamaroneck 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:30 pm, Yonkers 6:45 pm
Date: September 8-10, 2013
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Mighty Niagara Falls
Featuring Toronto and Niagara-on-the-Lake
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Enjoy a memorable journey exploring one of the world’s most inspiring locations – Niagara Falls
Ride the Maid of the Mist to the base of thundering Niagara Falls!
Day 1: Niagara Falls, Canada (D) You’ll journey through New York State today, past meadows, rolling hills and meandering rivers. Meet your fellow travelers and get to know your Upper Class tour director. This afternoon, you’ll cross the Rainbow Bridge into Canada and check into the Radisson Fallsview, featuring breathtaking views of Horseshoe Falls from your window! Having just completed a multi-million dollar renovation, your hotel was recently honored with the 2011 President’s Award. A state-of-the-art fitness center and complimentary shuttle service to the Niagara Casino will make your stay even more enjoyable. Tonight, you’ll head to the world famous Skylon Tower for a welcome dinner. Here you’ll travel by elevator up 775 ft. above the Falls to the Revolving Dining Room. Dine and trade stories with your new friends and marvel at the Fall’s majestic beauty from your table or the observation level. Day 2: Niagara Falls (B) This morning, meet your local guide for a sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls. You’ll hear stories and learn interesting facts about one of the most visually stunning places on earth. You’ll visit Table Rock this afternoon, a collection of shops and restaurants located on the edge of the mighty Niagara Falls. After free time to shop for that perfect souvenir and lunch (on own), you’ll Journey Behind the Falls. Go deep below and behind the heart of Niagara, and stand in the mist viewing
the awesome spectacle of the mighty Horseshoe Falls as it tumbles from 13 stories above! Next, board the famous Maid of the Mist! Sail past the American Falls and into the basin of the magnificent Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Join your friends tonight and enhance your vacation with an optional performance at the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake - one of the world’s great theater companies. Only $89/person for orchestra seats!
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Tour Toronto and see the CN Tower during your Harbor Cruise
Day 3: Toronto, Ontario (B, D) After breakfast, you’ll head to Toronto to discover this wonderful, cosmopolitan city. You’ll meet your local guide and embark on a full day tour which includes CN Tower, China Town, Queen’s Park, Yorkville, Eaton Center, Skydome and City Hall. One of the highlights is sure to be your tour of Casa Loma, Canada’s Majestic Castle. Step back in time to a period of European elegance and splendor. Canada’s foremost castle is complete with secret passages, an 800’ tunnel, towers, stables and beautiful 5-acre estate gardens.
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HIGHLIGHTS: 5 Days / 4 Nights 7 Meals
View the Falls from your Hotel Room! Maid of the Mist Casa Lomo & Toronto Harbor Cruise Journey Behind the Falls
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Enjoy a welcome dinner overlooking the falls at famed Skylon Tower!
This afternoon, you enjoy a narrated sightseeing cruise through Toronto’s scenic Harbor and Island Parklands. Thrill at Toronto’s breathtaking skyline and take in the sights and sounds of the Toronto Islands. Before heading back to Niagara Falls, we have a wonderful dinner at one of Toronto’s great restaurants. Day 4: Niagara-on-the-Lake (B, D) Enjoy a leisurely morning before you head for Niagara-on-the-Lake. Set on the shores of the Niagara River, in the heart of Niagara Wine Country, this old town abounds with historic buildings, beautiful landscapes and a lively main street with great shopping. Niagara-on-the-Lake was just named “#1 of the top 10 Food and Wine Destinations in Canada” by Travelers’ Choice and often called “one of the loveliest towns in Ontario.” After time to explore this picturesque town and
enjoy lunch (on own), we return to Niagara Falls. Tonight, you’ll head to a special farewell dinner at Queenston Heights Restaurant. Your meal will capture the essence of Niagara’s bountiful farms and include three wines paired for you by the Chef! Situated as the Gateway to Niagara wine country, this beauti- Tour Majestic Casa Lomo ful and serene setting is a historic War of 1812 heritage site. Day 5: Niagara Falls (B) After breakfast, you’ll depart Niagara Falls. You’ll pause to spend some time shopping in the Duty Free store before beginning your journey home. Share stories with your new friends as you arrive home with a new appreciation and wonderful memories of Niagara Falls and Toronto .
Visit Niagara-on-the-Lake
Price: $849 Double, $1,149 Single, $799 Triple (prices per person) Optional Insurance only 10%
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Date: June 3-7, 2013
PASSPORT REQUIRED
Your Price Includes:
4 nights Fallsview Accommodations 4 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners Maid of the Mist Cruise Expert Tour Guides Round Trip Luggage Handling Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
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Coastal Maine
featuring Kennebunkport, Ogunquit and York
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HIGHLIGHTS: 3 Days / 2 Nights 3 Meals
Best Beach in New England Lobster Boat Experience
A delicious Maine Lobster Journey to the charming town of dinner is included Portsmouth, NH where you’ll enjoy
Portsmouth Harbor Cruise Oceanfront Hotel
Discover the town of York during a guided tour, including the famous Nubble Light, the most photographed lighthouse in the country. This afternoon, rest and relaxation is in order You’re just steps from all the shops, galleries, museums and restaurants in downtown Ogunquit. Don’t miss the beautiful white sandy beach which is ranked as one of the “Top 10 American Beaches,” or stroll the Marginal Way- where the land meets the sea and one of the most picturesque walks in the country. Enjoy an optional evening at the Ogunquit Playhouse, one of Maine’s cultural jewels, called “America’s Foremost Summer Theater.” Only $79 per person! Day 3: Kennebunkport (B) Meet your local guide for a tour of Kennebunkport. Drive past the sandy beaches and rocky coastline, past the George Bush estate at Walker’s Point, hear the history of these shipbuilding towns and the legend of the Wedding Cake House. Don’t forget to take off your lobster bib when you arrive home today and say “Until next time.”
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Day 1: Portsmouth & Ogunquit (D)
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a fully narrated Harbor Cruise. With I enjoyed myself wonderful photo opportunities of lighthouses, mansions and forts, make immensely and sure your camera is ready! You’ll wouldn’t hesitate to then head up the coast and check into travel again - truly Ogunquit’s most renowned oceanfront resort, The Anchorage By the Upper Class ! - Edwina P, Greenwich Sea. The sea’s spectacular beauty is the focal point from most anywhere on the grounds of this picturesque property. The resort features both indoor and outdoor pools! You’ll enjoy a special welcome reception with time to get to know your fellow travelers before we’re off to dinner at the renowned Ogunquit Lobster Pound for a succulent Lobster Bake dinner! Phantom Gourmet just named The Pound’s crustacean creation as the “Best Lobster in New England!”
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Nubble Lighthouse
Day 2: Perkins Cove and York (B) You’ll find yourself in the picturesque town of Perkins Cove this morning. Board a boat for a first hand lobstering experience (while also combining the scenic beauty of Ogunquit’s shoreline). See traps hauled and lobsters caught by Maine lobstermen.
Price: $499 Double, $665 Single, $479 Triple (prices per person) Optional Insurance only 10%
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Date: June 12-14, 2013
2 Nights Accommodations Overlooking the Ocean 2 Breakfasts and a Lobster Bake Dinner! Expert Tour Guides Round Trip Luggage Handling Yonkers 6:30 am, Mamaroneck 7:15 am, Goldens Bridge 8:00 am Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities Goldens Bridge 7:00 pm, Mamaroneck 7:30 pm, Yonkers 8:00 pm
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featuring Saratoga Race Track & Scenic Rail Journey
Escape to the Adirondacks
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HIGHLIGHTS: 4 Days / 3 Nights 6 Meals
Dome Car Seating during Scenic Railroad Journey
Day 1: Lake George & Saratoga (D) Experience the best of the Adirondacks over the next four days. Arriving in Lake George, explore this quaint town before we meet our local guide for a sightseeing tour. From the top of Prospect Mountain you will be inspired by the “100-mile” vista. Experience the vistas in the Check into the Fairfield Inn – Saratoga, Saratoga & North Creek featuring an outdoor patio and indoor RR’s First Class Dome Car heated pool. Tonight, you’ll enjoy a welcome dinner at Longfellows. Day 2: Adirondack Scenic Train (B, L) Board a vintage train and head straight for the First Class Dome Car of the Saratoga & North Creek Railroad. You’ll travel along the Hudson River for a truly unique view of the Adirondacks. Your stylish first class dome car offers table side service and is the best way to experience the train in true Upper Class fashion. Enjoy lunch at Garnet Hill Lodge, a classic Adirondack Resort. Next, discover the magical world of miniature trains at Railroads On Parade with amazingly detailed exhibits depicting the Hudson River Valley – from NYC to the Adirondacks. Tonight receive a $15 slot bonus at the Saratoga Casino and Raceway.
Meet the owner of a Horse Farm “100 Mile” vista on Prospect Mtn
Day 3: Saratoga Race Course (B, D) You’ll travel to a local horse farm and meet the owners for a special, behind-the-scenes tour of their breathtaking farm. Walk through the Paddock Area and discuss the thoroughbred racing industry – including birth, training, racing and beyond. This is truly a unique experience you’ll long remember. You’ll then tour Saratoga Springs. Taste the mineral water that made this town famous at the turn-of-the-century and visit the famed Rose Gardens. This afternoon finds us at the famed Saratoga Race Track. Thoroughbred racing has no finer setting than here, recently named one of the world’s greatest sporting venues. Cheer on your winners as they race down the homestretch from your reserved seating in the covered Grandstand. Enjoy a farewell dinner tonight. Day 4: Saratoga Springs (B) Tour the National Racing Hall of Fame today, full with the sights and sounds of racing. Explore Saratoga Springs’ “Great American Main Street” before we begin the journey home. Share pictures and memories of the Adirondacks with your friends.
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“The tour was perfect!”
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Tour the Paddock with the owner of a horse farm
3 Nights Accommodations & Luggage Handling Price: $799 Double, $1,099 Single, 3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 2 Dinners $769 Triple (prices per person) Reserved Seating at Saratoga Race Track Optional Insurance only 10% Expert Tour Guides Depart: Yonkers 6:30 am, Mamaroneck 7:15 am, Goldens Bridge 8:00 am Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities Return: Goldens Bridge 6:30 pm, Mamaroneck 7:00 pm, Yonkers 7:30 pm
Date: August 12-15, 2013
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From Music City to the Mountains
The Best of Tennessee featuring Memphis, Nashville and the Smoky Mountains
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Be Inspired in Tennessee - from the music of Memphis and Nashville to the majesty of the Great Smoky Mountains
Day 4: Graceland to Nashville (B, L) Don your blue suede shoes when you visit Graceland, the palatial home of Elvis Presley. Tour Elvis’ 14-acre estate and home. You’ll enjoy lunch at the Chrome Grill , tour Elvis’ two custom jets, his automobile collection and much more! Continue to Nashville this Day 2: Memphis, TN (B, D) afternoon and check into the Holiday The music awaits you in Mem- Inn in downtown Nashville. phis today. First, you’ll check in to the Comfort Inn overlooking the Day 5: Nashville, TN (B, L) Meet your local guide for a tour might Mississippi River in down- town Memphis - you’re just steps from of Music City. See the Ryman Audiworld-famous Beale Street, Memphis’ torium, view the State Capitol, Music lively and historic entertainment dis- Row and the Parthenon. Enjoy lunch at trict, alive with the buzz of live music, the famous Wildhorse Saloon and hear a special Minnie Pearl Tribute concert! Stroll famed Beale Street throngs of music lovers and the glow of Explore the Country Music Hall city lights. Tonight, you’ll dine at leg- of Fame , the largest museum of popular endary King’s Palace Café, a Memphis music in the world. Later, you’ll tour the landmark, as you tap your feet to the historic RCA Studio B for an up-close live entertainment. look at Nashville’s oldest remaining record studio where Elvis Presley, Dolly Day 3: Memphis (B) After breakfast, meet your local Parton and Charlie Pride once recorded guide for a fascinating tour of the “City some of their classic hits! Learn the seon the Bluff,” whose history is forever crets of how each artist recorded their chart topping music in this famous linked to cotton and to music. You’ll tour Sun Studios, the studio, where you may even have the “Birthplace of Rock N’ Roll” and the opportunity to record your own hit. most famous recording studio in the Day 6: Nashville (B) world. Hear outtakes from sessions, Today is yours to explore Nashville. touch Elvis’ first microphone, see loads Tonight you’ll take your reserved seat at of memorabilia and hear the story of the renowned Grand Ole Opry. the studio that launched the careers of Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl PerADD TO YOUR FUN! kins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley & Today you can join your friends for many others! a tour of the Jack Daniel’s Distillery Spend the evening exploring Beale with lunch at Miss Mary Bobo’s Street’s vibrant musical clubs! Restaurant, now in its 100th year! Only $49 per person! Tour Elvis’ Graceland
Day 1: Roanoke, VA (D) Today we journey to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia as you have time to meet new friends and get to know your Upper Class Tour Director. You’ll check into the Inn at Valley View and enjoy dinner this evening.
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HIGHLIGHTS: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Elvis Presley’s Graceland RCA Studio B & Sun Studio Tours Tour the Smoky Mountains Live Music on famed Beale Street
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Witness a live performance at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry - the pinnacle of Country Music
Day 7: Smoky Mountains, TN (B, D) ENHANCE YOUR TOUR! The magnificent Smoky MounDolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede tains await today. Arriving in Gatlin- awaits you tonight. Filled with thrillburg, you’ll take a cable car for a ing horse riding stunts, music and a breathtaking ride to one of the most mouth-watering four-course feast, stunning vistas in the world. You’ll you won’t want to miss this show! then check into The Park Vista hotel Only $69 per person! and be in awe of the views from your private balcony overlooking the stun- Day 9: Chimney Rock (B, D) Visit Chimney Rock, the 535-milning Smoky Mountains. Dinner is in- lion-year-old monolith considered one cluded tonight at the Park Grill. of the most iconic sites in North Caro- Witness the jaw-dropping 75 lina. You’ll ride the 26-story elevator mile view at Chimney Rock! Day 8: Smoky Mountains (B) Explore the Smoky Mountains through the inside of the mountain, with your local guide today. You’ll offering safe and easy access to the travel the scenic mountain road around jaw-dropping 75-mile panoramic the famous “Loop” by way of the high- views of the Hickory Nut Gorge. A rising Chimney Tops and Sugarland. special farewell dinner is included At the top of the mountain stop at tonight in Roanoke. Newfound Gap before arriving at the largest independent artisans commu- Day 10: Roanoke, VA (B) Share pictures with your friends nity in North America. Meet some of the local artists at the Cliff Dwellers and recall the music of Nashville, the Gallery. You’ll then hit the back roads sounds of Memphis and the scenery and visit Bush Beans for some tasty of the Smoky Mountain... a journey samples and visit their original general full of experiences that will have you You’ll sign along at a special smiling long after you return. store.
Minnie Pearl Tribute
Price: $1,499 Double, $1,999 Single, $1,399 Triple (prices per person) Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Return: Goldens Bridge 6:00 am, Mamaroneck 6:45 am, Yonkers 7:30 am Yonkers 5:00 pm, Mamaroneck 5:30 pm, Goldens Bridge 6:00 pm
Date: September 16-25, 2013
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9 Nights Accommodations 9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 4 Dinners Expert Tour Guides Round Trip Luggage Handling Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
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Discover Chicago
The Magnificent Second City
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Discover the best Chicago has to offer during this wonderful vacation
Day 1: Sandusky, OH (D) Journey through four states today with time to catch up with friends and get to know your Upper Class Tour Director. Check into the Comfort Inn Sandusky before enjoying some good ole’ home cookin’ at Cracker Barrel. Day 2: Chicago, IL (B, D) Begin your exciting Chicago exploration with a fascinating River Cruise. An expert docent from the Chicago Architecture Foundation will describe the world-class architecture Explore the famous along the river. Enjoy both open-air Magnificent Mile and climate-controlled seating as you discover a new perspective on the city. Enjoyed the tour Overlook beautiful Grant Park and Lake Michigan from your Grant immensely! - Rosemarie C, Yonkers Park Hotel – your home for the next four nights. With comfortable lodging, friendly service and amenities galore, you’ll enjoy an ultra-convenient downtown location, close to the Chicago Museum, Navy Pier and the Magnificent Mile. You can also stroll to beautiful Grant Park – right outside your front door! After relaxing at the hotel, you’ll dine at “Lawry’s The Prime Rib”, an extraordinary restaurant located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile. Housed in the 1890’s McCormick Mansion, that became world-famous as the Kungsholm light opera theatre. With the grand sweeping staircase and beautiful English manor house setting, enter a world of elegance while you Art Institute of Chicago enjoy an incredible dinner at one of Chicago’s finest restaurants.
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Day 3: Chicago (B, L) This morning you’ll discover the history, secrets and lore of one of America’s most intriguing and beautiful cities on a guided tour. Chicago comes alive with your expert guide highlighting its rich history and culture. Enjoy “The Magnificent Mile,” Chicago’s main shopping avenue and home to many of the world’s great designers and brand name retailers. Additional points of interest include Museum Campus, Buckingham Fountain, Millennium Park, and much more. For lunch, journey to the John Hancock Center’s elegant Signature Room at the 95th, offering contemporary American fare with sweeping views of the city. Bring your camera because the views don’t get better than this! This afternoon, you’ll become part of Chicago’s historical gangster past with a guided tour of the sites left by gangland riots, underhanded politicians and hidden speakeasies that tell Chicago’s flapper and Tommy gun tales. Head for Navy Pier tonight and enjoy the picturesque views from the banks of Lake Michigan. Day 4: Chicago (B) Explore one of the finest art museums in the world today – The Art Institute of Chicago - founded in 1879 and housing a collection of more than 5,000 years of human expression from around the world. You’ll enjoy an audio guide to experience the museum at your own pace. The afternoon you’ll explore Chicago and the famed Magnificent Mile.
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HIGHLIGHTS: 7 Days / 6 Nights 10 Meals
Chicago River Cruise Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home & Studio Dine at the top of the Hancock Center Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame Discover Chicago’s “Gangster” Past
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Cruise the Chicago River to discover the city’s world famous architecture
Day 5: Oak Park, IL (B) Enjoy a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home and Studio today. This magnificent home served as his private residence and workplace for the first 20 years of his career. Here, Wright developed a new American architecture: the Prairie style, designing 125 famous structures, including the Robie House, the Larkin Building and Unity Temple. You’ll have time to explore Oak Park this afternoon.
ADD DINNER & A SHOW!
Tonight, join your friends for a laugh a minute at Tommy Gun’s Garage, After a delicious sit-down dinner, you’ll join “Vito,” “Gloves,” da “gangsters” and da “flappers” for non-stop comedy & dangerous fun. You will be transported back to da 1920’s complete wit da boss’s 1928 Model “A” Ford, music and memorabilia from da Twenties! Only $69 per person!
Day 6: Cleveland, OH (B, D) Bid farewell to Chicago as you journey to Cleveland, Ohio. Today, you’ll visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Like the music showcased within, the Hall of Fame is alive with energy, passion and spirit. You’ll relive the music of some of the great artists of that generation – including the Beatles, Elvis, Chuck Berry, the Everly Brothers. Tonight, stay at the beautiful La Quinta Suites hotel. Swim a few laps in the heated indoor swimming pool Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s or relax in the hot tub. Tonight, enjoy Home and Studio an included dinner. Day 7: Homeward Bound (B) After a delicious breakfast in the hotel, reluctantly you’ll head for home today. Bid farewell to your new friends, chat and share pictures and reminisce about your wonderful experience in the magnificent second city that is Chicago.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Price: $1,199 Double, $1,699 Single, $1,099 Triple (prices per person) Optional Insurance only 10%
Depart: Return:
Date: July 27 - August 2, 2013
Your Price Includes:
6 nights Accommodations 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 3 Dinners Expert Tour Guides Round Trip Luggage Handling Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
Goldens Bridge 6:00 am, Mamaroneck 6:45 am, Yonkers 7:30 am Yonkers 6:00 pm, Mamaroneck 6:30 pm, Goldens Bridge 7:00 pm
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Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island
Canada’s Maritime Provinces
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Enjoy a magical journey through the Maritime Provinces of Canada: New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia
Day 1: Bar Harbor, Maine (D) Experience the rugged coast at the Atlantic Oceanside hotel, overlooking Frenchman Bay. Enjoy a Lobster Bake & get to know your fellow travelers.
Day 2: Campobello Island (B, L, D) Discover Campobello Island, the summer home of President FDR. See the unspoiled beauty of the Bay of Fundy that brought FDR back year after year. Enjoy “Lunch with Eleanor,” discussing her life on the Island. Arrive in Saint John, New Brunswick and check into the Chateau Saint John, your home for the next three nights. Day 6: Charlottetown, P.E.I. (B) Discover narrow streets lined with Day 3: Saint John (B) quaint homes on a guided tour of this Picturesque Peggy’s Cove Discover why this is “the greatest historic gem. See Historic Great George little city in the east” on a guided tour. Street, Victoria Park, and tour Province Experience the Reversing Rapids where House – where Canada was born. the tides cause the River to reverse its direction. Visit Martello Tower and Day 7: Cavendish & Avonlea (B, D) see the Bay of Fundy from Fort Howe. Enjoy the rolling landscape as vistas of red cliffs, fishing villages, and quaint Day 4: The Fundy Trail (B, L) family farms surround you. At spec Tour the Fundy Trail and see tacular Delvay-by-the-Sea, you’ll enjoy the unspoiled coast line. We’ll make breakfast and a tour of this estate. Visit spectacular photo stops, so bring your Rustico’s celebrated wharf, dotted with camera as marine wildlife, pristine fishing boats and lobster traps. Arrive beaches, covered bridges, lighthouses in Cavendish and visit the the Anne of and waterfalls abound. Green Gables House. This evening, you find yourself Day 5: Hopewell Rocks, Shediac & in the village of Avonlea and the local Charlottetown, P.E.I. (B, L, D) “fishing shanty” to learn oyster shuck You’re off to one of the most reing from a local expert! Experience a markable places on earth – Hopewell true island feast with P.E.I. Mussels and Rocks. Walk with your guide on the another unique tradition – a Kitchen ocean floor and imagine in less than six Party. Dance along to the fiddles, guihours you would be under 40’ of water! tars and accordions playing traditional Stroll along the beach, peering at the Acadian music! Changing of the Guard towering “flower pots” and run your
fingers along the rough striations created by the highest tides on earth. This will be one of the highlights of your trip! Cruise scenic Shediac Bay with a local fisherman and help haul in a lobster trap. Learn how to crack and savor freshly cooked lobster during your mouth-watering lobster feast on board the boat! Head to Prince Edward Island, “the island cradled in the waves.” Check into the Delta Prince Edward Hotel and enjoy your premier waterview room! This perfectly located hotel is your home for the next three nights.
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Charlottetown Grand Pre
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Hopewell Rocks Lunenburg & Peggy’s Cove Whale Watching in the Bay of Fundy A Kitchen Party on Prince Edward Island
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Saint John St. Andrews-by-the-Sea Campobello Island Bar Harbor
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Halifax
Peggy’s Cove Digby Lunenburg
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Walk on the Ocean Floor at the amazing Hopewell Rocks
Day 8: Halifax, Nova Scotia (B, D) Enjoy the breathtaking scenery as you head for Nova Scotia. Check into the Courtyard by Marriott, adjacent to the famed Halifax wharf and your home for the next three nights. Dine overlooking the Harbor tonight.
Day 11: Grand Pre, Digby & St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, NB (B, L) Tour the National Historic Site of Grand Pre before you arrive in picturesque Digby. Enjoy lunch featuring famous Digby scallops. Board a ferry for a cruise through the Bay of Fundy en route to charming St. Andrews-byDay 9: Halifax (B, L) the-Sea where you’ll check into the Discover Halifax’s charm during famed Algonquin Hotel. a guided city tour and be witness the Changing of The Guard Ceremony at Day 12: St. Andrews-by-the-Sea and Whale Watching in the Bay of Citadel. Tonight, enjoy another tour Portland, Maine (B, D) Fundy on board a sail boat! highlights – the Royal Nova Scotia In- Embark on an amazing voyage ternational Tattoo featuring bagpipes, aboard a 72’ sailing vessel past sunhighland dancers, la culture de l’acadie ning seals and beautiful landscapes to & military traditions! the playground of the Bay of Fundy’s porpoises and whales. Keep a watch Day 10: Lunenburg & Peggy’s Cove (B) out for these marine mammals as you Discover the magic of Lunenburg, a enjoy breakfast on board. Arriving UNESCO World Heritage Site. Expe- in Portland enjoy a farewell dinner rience the sites on a stroll with a 7th overlooking the waterfront. generation resident, including historic buildings and fascinating folklore only Day 13: Kennebunkport (B) a local can provide! You’ll visit one Tour Kennebunkport’s sandy of the prettiest places on the planet – beaches, rocky coastline and hear the Peggy’s Cove. This will be the picture history of this shipbuilding town. Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo you’ll show your friends back home.
Price: $2,485 Double, $3,499 Single, $2,299 Triple (prices per person) Optional Insurance only 10%
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Date: June 27 - July 9, 2013
PASSPORT REQUIRED
Your Price Includes:
12 nights Accommodations 12 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 6 Dinners Expert Tour Guides Round Trip Luggage Handling Upper Class Tour Director All taxes and gratuities
Yonkers 6:00 am, Mamaroneck 6:45 am, Goldens Bridge 7:30 am Goldens Bridge 7:00 pm, Mamaroneck 7:30 pm, Yonkers 8:00 pm
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